Suncus aequatorius Heller 1912

Suncus aequatorius Heller 1912, Smithson. Misc. Coll., 60 (12): 4.

Type Locality: Kenya, Taita Hills, summit of Mt. Sagalla.

Vernacular Names: Taita Shrew.

Distribution: SE Kenya and N Tanzania.

Discussion: Included in S. lixus by Heim de Balsac and Meester (1977), but specimens of aequatorius are considerably larger (Oguge et al., 2004).