Mammalia - Theriiformes - Soricidae

Alternative combination: Blarina mexicana

Belongs to Cryptotis according to B. Kurten and E. Anderson 1980

Sister taxa: Cryptotis adamsi, Cryptotis kansasensis, Cryptotis meadensis, Cryptotis parva, Cryptotis peregrina, Cryptotis phillipsii

Ecology: ground dwelling omnivore