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Water shrew (Neomys anomalus).
The fur of shrews is typically short, dense, and soft, with coloration that generally ranges from gray to black, often featuring lighter tones or white on the underparts.1
Specific color patterns vary by species:
* Some Sorex species are tricolored, characterized by a dark brown back, grayish brown sides, and grayish undersides.1
* The piebald shrew (Diplomesodon) is white with gray coloration along its head and back.1