Cryptotis phillipsii Schaldach 1966

Cryptotis phillipsii Schaldach 1966, Saugetierkdl. Mitt., 4: 289.

Type Locality: Mexico, S Oaxaca, 3 km SW San Miguel Suchixtepec, 2250 m, Río Molino.

Vernacular Names: Phillips' Small-eared Shrew.

Distribution: Mexico, S Oaxaca, Sierra de Miahuatlán.

Discussion: C. mexicana group. Described as Notiosorex (Xenosorex) phillipsii but later included in Cryptotis mexicana; see Choate (1969). Recently resurrected by Woodman and Timm (2000).