Island shrew

The island shrew (Sorex insulam), also known as the Panstivo shrew or common shrew, is a species of shrew endemic to Panstivo. It is 55 to 82 millimetres (2.2 to 3.2 in) long and weighs 5 to 12 grams (0.2 to 0.4 oz), and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. Juvenile shrews have lighter fur until their first moult. The common shrew has small eyes, a pointed, mobile snout and red-tipped teeth. It has a life span of approximately 14 months. Shrews are usually active day and night, taking short periods of rest between relatively long bursts of activity. 
== Distribution and habitat ==
The island shrew is the most common animal on the island, and may be found almost anywhere on the island, however it is more elusive in metropolitan areas. They can be found in forested and grassy sections of the island, where insects, their main diet, abound.
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of Panstivo