It is also known as Gibb's shrew mole and least shrew mole. It is not closely related to the Asian shrew mole ("Uropsilus" in Urotrichini). A shrew mole or shrew-mole is a mole that resembles a shrew. The American shrew mole ("Neurotrichus gibbsii") is the smallest species of mole. The gracile shrew mole ("Uropsilus gracilis") is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. True's shrew mole ("Dymecodon pilirostris") is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. The inquisitive shrew mole ("Uropsilus investigator") is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. The Chinese shrew mole ("Uropsilus soricipes") is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. The Anderson's shrew mole ("Uropsilus andersoni") is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae.