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Taxon ID: 4,976 Total records: 39,143

Soricomys kalinga

Country

Country Philippines
Continent Ocean Asia

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (COL)
Phylum Chordata (COL)
Class Mammalia (COL)
Order Rodentia (COL)
Family Muridae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Soricomys Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species kalinga IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2017
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Mammals Native Status Endemic
Scientific Name Author Balete, Rickart & Heaney, 2006 Country Distribution Philippines
Citation Description 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 Additional data: Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. 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. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Archboldomys kalinga Balete, Rickart and Heaney, 2006
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan