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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is found throughout the Central Cordillera in north central region of Luzon (Philippines). It has been recorded from: Mt. Bali-it (1,950 m and 2,150 m); Magdallao, Barangay Balbalasang, Balbalan Municipality (1,600 m); and Amlicao, Barangay Balbalasang, Balbalan Municipality (1,800 m) (Balete et al. 2006).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Philippines
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Population [top]
Population: This species was common at the trapping sites. It maintains stable populations in primary montane and mossy forest as well as secondary growth.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in primary montane and mossy forest and secondary growth, at elevations between 1,500-2,700 m, and it is probably fairly habitat tolerant. It is diurnal and feeds primarily on earthworms and other invertebrates (Balete et al. 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Generation Length (years): 1-2
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The threats to this species are not known.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It is not known if the species has been recorded from any protected areas. Further studies are needed into the distribution, abundance, natural history and threats to this species.
Citation: Balete, D.S. & Heaney, L. 2017. Soricomys kalinga. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T136618A22449961. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T136618A22449961.en. Downloaded on 21 November 2018.
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