What are the key feature between the species within the Sorex genus skulls and jaws use for skull and jaw identification?

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Hello, I am currently working on identifying small North American mammal bones, I can ID down to the genus Sorex using the post-mandibular canal. Are there any key features that can help me identify the species within Sorex?

Currently using: Animal Skulls: A Guild to North American Species by Mark Elbroch.

James Des Lauriers

Hello Emilie; I'd recommend that you find a copy of.

Hall and Kelson. Mammals of North America. Two Volumes. The keys will provide detailed answers to your questions. The reference is old but has excellent descriptions that are timeless. Best regards, Jim Des Lauriers

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