[NO. 142. SOREX MELANODON.]
The Black-toothed Pigmy-Shrew (Jerdon's No. 81).
HABITAT.—Calcutta.
DESCRIPTION.—Called melanodon from the remarkable colouring of its teeth, which are piceous and white-tipped; colour uniform fuscous, scarcely paler beneath.
SIZE.—Head and body, 1-7/8 inch; tail, 1-1/16 inch.
[NO. 143. SOREX NUDIPES.]
The Naked-footed Shrew.
HABITAT.—Tenasserim.
DESCRIPTION.—"Remarkable for its naked feet and very large ears; also for the odoriferous glands on the sides being strongly developed, whereas we can detect them in no other of these minute species" (Blyth). Colour brown above, a little grizzled and glistening, more silvery below.
SIZE.—Head and body, 1¾ inch; tail, 1-1/16 inch.
[NO. 144. SOREX ATRATUS.]
The Black Pigmy-Shrew.
HABITAT.—Khasia hills.