Kingdom Animalia Order Eulipotyphla Genus Suncus Higher classification Suncus | Phylum Chordata Family Soricidae Scientific name Suncus fellowesgordoni Rank Species | |
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Similar Jungle shrew, Asian highland shrew, Pearson's long‑clawed shrew, Day's shrew, Kelaart's long‑clawed shrew | ||
The Sri Lankan shrew (Suncus fellowesgordoni), also called Gordon's pygmy shrew, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is known as හික් මීයා ([hikmiːya]) in Sinhala.
Description
Head and body length 5–6 cm. Tail 3 cm. Females larger than males. Dark chocolate brown to blackish brown above. Dark gray with silver sheen below. Throat very gray in color. Snout, ears, and forefeet are pink colored. Claws are reddish brown. Tail with gray hairs dark above and light below.
References
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