Biology:Medellín small-eared shrew

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Short description: Species of mammal

Medellín small-eared shrew
Cryptotis medellinia.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Cryptotis
Species:
C. medellinia
Binomial name
Cryptotis medellinia
Thomas, 1921
Medellin Small-eared Shrew area.png
Medellin small-eared shrew range

The Medellín small-eared shrew (Cryptotis medellinia) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the northern parts of the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Central[2] at elevations from 2,500 to 2,800 m (8,200 to 9,200 ft).[1] The species is found in montane forest and cultivated areas, and is subject to predation from the crab-eating fox.[1] The specific name refers to the city of Medellín.

References


Wikidata ☰ Q599781 entry