Occurrence of the Maritime Shrew (Sorex maritimensis) in Black Spruce (Picea mariana) Forest Stands in Southeastern New Brunswick

Authors

  • Julie Henderson Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 5H3
  • Graham Forbes Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 5H3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v126i1.1287

Keywords:

Sorex maritimensis, Maritime Shrew, Picea mariana, Black Spruce, forest wildlife, New Brunswick

Abstract

Twenty-one specimens of Sorex maritimensis (Maritime Shrew) were collected in coniferous forest of central New Brunswick, a habitat considered atypical for the species. We suggest S. maritimensis uses a wider range of habitat types than previously documented.

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2012-10-01

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