Long-tailed mole
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Scaptonyx fusicaudus

The long-tailed mole (Scaptonyx fusicauda ) is a species of mole in the family Talpidae. It is found in China, Vietnam and Myanmar.

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Long-tailed mole

Habits and Lifestyle

This mole is fully fossorial and spends its life underground. It has been found at relatively high elevations of 2,000-4,100 m and appears to prefer damp, coniferous montane forests.

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References

1. Long-tailed mole Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-tailed_mole
2. Long-tailed mole on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41477/22322866

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