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Asian highland shrew

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The Asian highland shrew (Suncus montanus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Description

The head and body reach 9–11 cm (3.5–4.3 in) in length. The tail is around 7 cm (2.8 in) long. It is dark bluish-brown to black above and paler below. The pelage may be bluish-gray at the base. Some adults are reddish brown. The fur is soft and velvety and hairless areas are pinkish.

References

  1. ^ Molur, S.; Nameer, P.O.; de A. Goonatilake, W.I.L.D.P.T.S. (2008). "Suncus montanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T21147A9251556. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T21147A9251556.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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Asian highland shrew: Brief Summary

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The Asian highland shrew (Suncus montanus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

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