Sorex araneus grantii
Sorex araneus grantii is a subspecies of the shrew Sorex araneus, found only on the Scottish island of Islay. It was previously considered a separate species, Sorex grantii.[1] It is distinguished from mainland shrews by its very grey flanks and different dentition.[2]
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| Species: | S. araneus |
| Subspecies: | S. a. grantii |
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| Sorex araneus grantii Barrett-Hamilton & Hinton, 1913 | |
References
- Burton, Maurice (1960). Wild Animals of the British Isles. London and New York: Federick Warne & Co. LTD. p. 23.
- "Checklist of the Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Islay". Islay Natural History Trust. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
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