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The long-tailed mole (Scaptonyx fusicauda)[2] is a species of mole in the family Talpidae. It is found in China, Vietnam and Myanmar.

Taxonomy

The species is the only species in the genus Scaptonyx and the tribe Scaptonychini.[3] At least two subspecies are recognized in China: S. f. affinis occurs in Yunnan and Guizhou, S. f. fusicauda in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Guizhou.[1]

Ecology

This mole is fully fossorial and spends its life underground. It has been found at relatively high elevations of 2,000-4,100 m and appears to prefer damp, coniferous montane forests.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chiozza, F. (2016). "Scaptonyx fusicaudus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T41477A22322866. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T41477A22322866.en.
  2. ^ "Explore the Database". www.mammaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  3. ^ "Oldstyle id: 27703c566f21eb943dbdb01d219c601f". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands.


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