Sorex alaskanus
Merriam, 1900
& Sorex palustris
Richardson, 1828
Species diagnosis
Third upper unicuspid only slightly smaller than the fourth
Skull length usually greater than 18mm
Hind foot length greater than 18mm
Hind foot bordered by stiff hairs
Height of coronoid process more than 4.3mm
Length of coronoid-condyloid processes usually more
than 3.6mm
Depth of dentary below m1 + height of coronoid
process more than 5.3mm
Alaska subspecies
Subspecies
Type Locality
Sorex alaskanus
Merriam
Point Gustavus, Glacier Bay
Sorex palustris navigator
(Baird)