Sclater's shrew (Sorex sclateri) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

Sclater's shrew
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Sorex
Species:
S. sclateri
Binomial name
Sorex sclateri
Merriam, 1897
Sclater's shrew range

Sclater's shrew is known only from two locations in Chiapas, the type locality in Tumbala at 1,700 m (5,600 ft) elevation, and from one other location near the border with Guatemala. The area of the type locality is only 7 km2, considering the habitat availability. Its habitat is montane cloud forest.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Cuarón, A.D.; de Grammont, P.C. (2018). "Sorex sclateri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T20394A22316927. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T20394A22316927.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.

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