Biology:Colombian small-eared shrew

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Short description: Species of mammal

Colombian small-eared shrew
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Cryptotis
Species:
C. colombiana
Binomial name
Cryptotis colombiana
Woodman & Timm, 1993[2]
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Colombian small-eared shrew range

The Colombian small-eared shrew (Cryptotis colombiana) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the Cordillera Central in Antioquia Department at elevations from 1,750 to 2,800 m (5,740 to 9,190 ft).[1] It is found in montane forest and cultivated areas.[1] It resembles C. brachyonyx.[3]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q1769852 entry