Cryptotis_medellinia

Medellín small-eared shrew

Medellín small-eared shrew

Species of mammal

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.

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References

  1. [1]
    Naylor, L.; Roach, N. (2016). "Cryptotis medellinia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136267A22285456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136267A22285456.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Hutterer, R. (2005). "Order Soricomorpha". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.


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