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A medium-sized shrew (adults usually 9-11 cm total length, tail 35-45 mm, 3-6 g) with a sharply pointed snout, beady eyes, and small ears nearly hidden in the fine soft pelage; dorsal pelage varies from dark brown to gray, depending on the season and location; five small unicuspidate teeth behind the upper incisors (the fifth is minute, the fourth generally is smaller than [less commonly equal t...

Upper pelage varies from dark brown to pale tan, with a whitish underside. Tail is short. is tan or reddish brown in summer, grayish brown in winter. Mature male has massive horns that form a C-shaped curl. Horns of adult female are shorter and more slender, forming a half curl at most. Juveniles have a pale, soft, woolly coat and lack horns. Source: Encyclopedia of Life