Munissi's shrew
Species of mammal
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Munissi's shrew (Crocidura munissii) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.[2]
| Munissi's shrew | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. munissii |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocidura munissii | |
It is known only from Rubeho, Udzungwa, Ukaguru and Uluguru mountains. It inhabits montane forests. It has a snout-to-vent length of 75–106 mm (3.0–4.2 in), a tail of 66–95 mm (2.6–3.7 in) and a weight of 9.5–19.5 g (0.34–0.69 oz), with dark brown fur. This species was named after Tanzanian mammalogist Maiko J. Munissi, in honor of his study of montane mammals of Tanzania.[3]