Cryptotis magna Merriam 1895

Cryptotis magna Merriam 1895, N. Amer. Fauna, 10: 28.

Type Locality: Mexico, Oaxaca, Totontepec, 6800 ft. (2000 m).

Vernacular Names: Big Mexican Small-eared Shrew.

Distribution: NC Oaxaca (Mexico) from ca. 1500 to 2500 m elevation (Carraway, ms).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Reviewed by Robertson and Rickart (1975, Mammalian Species No. 61). A relict species, according to Choate (1970).