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Tom Larson
Elephant shrew (cont)
Genus species - Elephantulus rupestris
Hind feet - yellowish hairs above, dark paws,
foot long with 5 clawed toes, first toe
vestigule and above other 4 toes, upper hind legs
naked
Testis - internal, penis abdominal - long, slender
and vermiform. Tongue moderately extensible
projecting (50 mm) beyond mouth.
Mammos - 6
Narrow naked gland on underside of tail, black in
color, spewing small beads of moisture.
Collected
Elephantulus intufi
EX. 28, ♀, 5/00.'23', Koribib, S.W. Africa,
3842', Shortridge, HB-129, T1-137, HF-35, 25
Brownish yellow above, sides yellowish white,
below white, foot paws brown, ears
medium brown, tail medium brown.
Personal Notes
Collected this species on Jnr Baintain
Farm 15 miles from Windbock. They inhabit
small clumps of bushes. During the day
they are active and run from clump to
c lump in search of food.