No. 135 Sorex Ferrugineus. — The Ceylon Rufescent Shrew
Habitat.—Ceylon, Dimboola, below Newara Elia.
Description.—“Colour uniform dusky or dusky slate, with the tips of the fur rufescent; fur long; large sebaceous anal glands; smell very powerful.”—Kellaart.
Size.—Head and body, 3¾ inches; tail, 2¼ inches.
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