Pearson's long-clawed shrew
Pearson's long-clawed shrew (Solisorex pearsoni) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is the only species within the genus Solisorex.[1] It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and lowland grasslands. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Joseph Pearson FRSE, Director of the Columbo Museum 1910-1933 who found it on 1 January 1924.[2]
| Pearson's long-clawed shrew | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Solisorex Thomas, 1924 |
| Species: | S. pearsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Solisorex pearsoni Thomas, 1924 | |
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| Pearson's long-clawed shrew range | |
Description
The head and body together measure 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) and the tail is 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in). It is dark grayish-brown above, with light tips to the hairs, and paler on the underside. The claws of forefeet are long, with the middle claw about 5 mm (0.20 in) in length. The forefeet are brown in color and the tail is dark brown above and lighter below.
References
- de A. Goonatilake, W.L.D.P.T.S.; Nameer, P.O. & Molur, S. (2016) [errata version of 2008 assessment]. "Solisorex pearsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T20332A88692605. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T20332A9186854.en.
- The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals, Bo Beolens
Sources
- Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. Solisorex pearsoni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.