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MammalMAP:   33908
Province:   southern
Country:   Zambia
Locus:   1725DC
Observer:   Preston Linda
Date of record:   2020-10-10
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Found almost drowned in the swimming pool - rescued and recovered then given to a friend to feed her python.
Last updated:   2020-10-24 19:21:43
Sp. code:   160469
Species name:   Crocidura sp.
Common name:   Shrews
Family:   Soricidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Roof rat?
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-33908
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 33908 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Musk Shrew - three species occur in the area: 1) Reddish-grey Musk Shrew, Crocidura cyanea; 2) Bicolored Musk Shrew, Crocidura fuscomurina; 3) Lesser Red Musk Shrew, Crocidura hirta
Date:   2020-10-24 19:21:43
Species name:   Crocidura sp. -- Shrews
Species code:   160469

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