Kingdom Animalia Order Eulipotyphla Genus Cryptotis Higher classification Small-eared shrew | Phylum Chordata Family Soricidae Scientific name Cryptotis medellinia Rank Species | |
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Similar Eastern Cordillera small‑foot, Peruvian small‑eared shrew, Colombian small‑eared shrew, Scaly‑footed small‑eared shrew, Central American least shrew | ||
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 at elevations from 2500 to 2800 m. The species is found in montane forest and cultivated areas, and is subject to predation from the crab-eating fox. The specific name refers to the city of Medellín.
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