Flores Shrew
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Suncus mertensi (Medway, 1965) |
The Flores Shrew (Suncus mertensi) is a white-toothed shrew found only on Flores Island, Indonesia. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range.
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- Insectivore Specialist Group (1996). Suncus mertensi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR B1+2c v2.3)