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Thin Mouse Shrew


Scientific Name
Myosorex tenuis

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The Thin Mouse Shrew is currently listed as a vulnerable species. It was discovered in 1905 by Thomas and Schwann. It is classed as a forest shrew. There has been very little research carried out on the thin mouse shrew.




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