Skin Key

Soricidae

Soricidae - Suncus lixus (Thomas, 1898)

Option B
A. The condyloincisive length is less than, or equal to 22.5 mm.
B. The length of the upper toothrow is less than 9.8 mm.
C. The length of the dentary (including incisor) is less than 14 mm.D. The tail is distinctly bicoloured.E. The hind feet are pale.F. The chest and belly are silvery.
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Soricidae - Sylvisorex lunaris Thomas, 1906

Option A
A. The condyloincisive length is greater than 20 mm.
B. The length of the upper toothrow is equal to, or greater than 9 mm.
C. The length of the dentary (including the incisor) is equal to, or greater than 13 mm.D. The tail is not distinctly bicoloured.E. The hind feet are dark.F. The chest and belly are dark brown.
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