Medellín small-eared shrew
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Cryptotis medellinia

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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Medellín small-eared shrew habitat map
Medellín small-eared shrew habitat map
Medellín small-eared shrew
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References

1. Medellín small-eared shrew Wikipeida article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medellín_small-eared_shrew
2. Medellín small-eared shrew on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136267/22285456

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