The shrew moles or shrew-like moles (Uropsilus) [1] are shrew-like members of the mole family of mammals endemic to the forested, high-alpine region bordering China, Myanmar, and …

Uropsilus retains the morphological characteristics and terrestrial living habits of primitive moles, including small forefeet not broadened for burrowing and external ears (Allen, 1938; Smith & …

Feb 12, 2025 · Shrew moles (Uropsilus), belonging to subfamily Uropsilinae of family Talpidae, were predominantly found in Myanmar, Vietnam, Bhutan, and Southwestern China. However, …

…and American shrew moles (genera Uropsilus, Urotrichus, and Neurotrichus, respectively) differ from typical moles in that they resemble shrews and are much less specialized for burrowing. …

Dec 7, 2023 · Asian shrew moles, genus Uropsilus, are the most primitive members of family Talpidae. They are distributed mainly in southwestern China and adjacent Bhutan, Myanmar, …

Oct 25, 2013 · Background: The genus Uropsilus comprises a group of terrestrial, montane mammals endemic to the Hengduan and adjacent mountains. These animals are the most …

Aug 28, 2023 · A new medium-sized shrew mole species of the genus Uropsilus from Mount Fansipan, Hoang Lien National Park, Lao Cai Province, northwestern Vietnam is described …

Dec 7, 2023 · Asian shrew moles, genus Uropsilus, are the most primitive members of family Talpidae. They are distributed mainly in southwestern China and adjacent Bhutan, Myanmar, …

Classification and research data for Uropsilus, a genus of insectivore in the family Talpidae (moles, shrew-moles, and desmans)..

The Uropsilinae or shrew moles are shrew-like members of the mole family of mammals endemic to the forested, high-alpine region bordering China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. They possess a …