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Feroculus
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Feroculus

Kelaart's long-clawed shrew (Feroculus feroculus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Feroculus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is known as පිරි හික් මීයා in Sinhala.

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1 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 1 known species

Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew

speciesFeroculus feroculus

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