Skin Key

Insectivora

Image of Soricidae 2 1b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Soricidae

Option A
A. There are no scales on the top surface of each hind foot.
B. The tail is usually greater than 65% of the head and body length.If the tail is less than 65% of the head and body length, the tail is fatter near the base than it is in the distal region.
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Image of Soricidae 2 1a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Soricidae

Option B
A. There are scales on the top surface of each hind foot.
B. The tail is less than 65% of the head and body length and is not fattened near the base.
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