Kamchatka shrew
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| Kamchatka shrew | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Sorex |
| Species: | S. camtschatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Sorex camtschatica Yudin, 1972 | |
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| Kamchatka Shrew range | |
The Kamchatka shrew (Sorex camtschatica) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Russia.
Classification[edit]
The species was first described in 1972. Before that it was considered a subspecies of cinereus shrew (Sorex cinereus).[2]
Range[edit]
Kamchatka shrew inhabits riparian scrubs in North-Eastern Siberia, in the upper reaches of the river Omolon (its tributary Kegan), and in Kamchatka (Kambalny Bay, Lake Azhabachye, neighborhood of Milkovo).[3]
Appearance[edit]
The body length reaches 66 mm (2.6 in), with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in). The tail is about 79% of the body length and can be 54 mm (2.1 in) long. The average weight of an adult is 5 g (0.18 oz).[4] The back is ashy-gray, sides are lighter, with brown tones. The belly is light gray.[5] This species is characterized by the highly elongated rear feet with well-defined bristle brush hair.[2]
Life events[edit]
Biology of the species is poorly understood. The breeding season lasts from April to September. Females annually produce up to three litters with 5.1 cubs per liter on average.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Tsytsulina, K. (2017). "Sorex camtschatica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T41391A22314133. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T41391A22314133.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b Yudin, pp. 137–140
- ^ Yudin, pp. 131, 137–140
- ^ Yudin, p. 129
- ^ a b "Sorex camtschatica Yudin 1972 – Бурозубка камчатская". Учреждение Российской академии наук Институт проблем экологии и эволюции им. А.Н. Северцова РАН. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
Bibliography[edit]
- Yudin, B. S. (1989). Bolshakov, V. N. (ed.). Насекомоядные млекопитающие Сибири. Novosibirsk: Nauka. ISBN 5-02-028930-2.
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