The Asian highland shrew (Suncus montanus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Asian highland shrew
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Suncus
Species:
S. montanus
Binomial name
Suncus montanus
(Kelaart, 1850)
Asian highland shrew distribution in southern India and Sri Lanka

Description

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The head and body reach 9–11 cm (3.5–4.3 in) in length. The tail is around 7 cm (2.8 in) long. It is dark bluish-brown to black above and paler below. The pelage may be bluish-gray at the base. Some adults are reddish brown. The fur is soft and velvety and hairless areas are pinkish.

References

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  1. ^ Dando, T.; Kennerley, R. (2024). "Suncus montanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024: e.T21147A22289201. Retrieved 28 June 2024.