Medellín small-eared shrew | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Eulipotyphla |
Family: | Soricidae |
Genus: | Cryptotis |
Species: | C. medellinia
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Binomial name | |
Cryptotis medellinia
Thomas, 1921
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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.
Cryptotis medellinia |
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