Iberian shrew
The Iberian shrew or Lagranja shrew (Sorex granarius) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Portugal and Spain. Description Relative to other Sorex species, S. granarius is intermediate in size, with a total body length (including the tail) of approximately 103.6 mm and an average weight of 6.3 g. Adults are identified by their dark-colored back, which contrasts with their lighter tan sides and off-white belly. The fur of young shrews has only two discernible colors: the darker color on the back and the lighter color on the belly. In both adults and juveniles, the fur is also adapted for cold, damp habitats: each guard hair possesses an indentation along its length that helps to prevent water from reaching the body. The skull of S. granarius can be used to distinguish it from other species belonging to the European Sorex araneus group of shrews. Comparatively, the snout of S. granarius is small and flat, the mandible possesses a diminished coronoid process and a narrow angular process, and the temporal fossa of the skull resembles a triangle. Phylogeny The Sorex araneus group of European shrews consists of S. araneus, S. coronatus, and S. granarius, with