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Jungle shrew

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The jungle shrew (Suncus zeylanicus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Description

Its head and body are 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) long, with an 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in) tail. Its pelage is dark gray above, and lighter in the underparts. Hairs appear dark at the base and lighter at the tip. The tail is short and gray, sometimes with a white tip.

References

  1. ^ a b Dando, T.; Kennerley, R. (2019). "Suncus zeylanicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T21148A22289100. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T21148A22289100.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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Jungle shrew: Brief Summary

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The jungle shrew (Suncus zeylanicus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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