Re-evaluation of the status of Chodsigoa sodalis Thomas, 1913 (Mammalia: Insectivora: Soricidae)
Journal
Zoological Studies
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
1
Pages
42-47
Date Issued
1997
Author(s)
Abstract
In 1913 Thomas described the shrew Chodsigoa sodalis from Taiwan based on only 1 skull. This species has been regarded as a synonym of Soriculus (Episoriculus) fumidus Thomas, 1913 because of insufficient information. The diagnostic features of Soriculus (Chodsigoa) sodalis, such as 3 upper unicuspid teeth, have been considered as a variation of S. (E.) fumidus. Recently we obtained 4 additional specimens from montane areas of Taiwan. In this paper, we confirm S. (C.) sodalis as a valid species and describe its external features for the first time.
Subjects
Soriculus (Chodsigoa) sodalis; Soriculus (Episoriculus) fumidus; Taiwan; Taxonomy
Other Subjects
Episoriculus fumidus; Insectivora; Mammalia; Sodalis; Soricidae; Soriculus sodalis
Type
review