Sikkim big-clawed shrew
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| Soriculus nigrescens | ||||||||||||
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The Sikkim large claws shrew ( Soriculus nigrescens ) is a living in Asia mammalian species from the family of shrews (Soricidae).
features
The Sikkim big-clawed shrew is a medium-sized, relatively stocky shrew with a short tail. The claws of the front paws are enlarged, which could indicate an at least partially digging way of life. The fur is brownish or gray in color. These animals reach a head trunk length of 8 to 10 centimeters and a weight of 12 to 16 grams.
Distribution and way of life
This species of shrew is native to the Himalayan region, its range includes northern India ( Sikkim ), Nepal , Bhutan , northern Myanmar and southern Tibet . Their habitat are forests and other areas with vegetation, they occur at sea heights of up to 4200 meters.
Little is known about the way of life. As a resting place, she erects a spherical structure made of dried grass, which is surrounded by stones. Their diet is likely to consist of insects and other small animals.
This shrew is not an endangered species.
Systematics
The Sikkim big-clawed shrew is today the only representative of the genus Soriculus . In the past, the species of brown-toothed shrews ( Episoriculus ) and the genus Chodsigoa were also classified in this genus.
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
- Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World . A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
Web links
- Soriculus nigrescens in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2006. Posted by: Insectivore Specialist Group, 1996. Accessed on 10/01/2007.