Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew (Dendrogale murina)
Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew (Dendrogale murina)
The Northern Smooth-tailed Treeshrew (Dendrogale murina) is an omnivore feeding mostly on fruits and also invertebrates. It is endemic to the tropical rainforests of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. As a smooth-tailed shrew, it is separated from similar shrews by its facial markings, which are light-colored, especially on the underside, while the dorsal surface is brown/black. The hair is short, the tail dark, and the shoulders lack strips. Besides, the claws are small. It is mostly arboreal and is active during the day. The body is slender, and the muzzle is pointed. Infants depend on the mother, as they are born blind and hairless.
The Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew has a body length in the range of 4.5”-5.3” (11.5-13.5 cm) and total weight of 1.2-1.9 oz (35-55 g). The Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew has a standing height of roughly 2.2”-2.6” (5.5-6.5 cm), body width of 1.6”-1.8” (4-4.5 cm), and tail length of 4.1”-5.1” (10.5-13 cm). The typical lifespan of the Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew is between 2-12.5 years.
The Northern Smooth-tailed Treeshrew (Dendrogale murina) is an omnivore feeding mostly on fruits and also invertebrates. It is endemic to the tropical rainforests of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. As a smooth-tailed shrew, it is separated from similar shrews by its facial markings, which are light-colored, especially on the underside, while the dorsal surface is brown/black. The hair is short, the tail dark, and the shoulders lack strips. Besides, the claws are small. It is mostly arboreal and is active during the day. The body is slender, and the muzzle is pointed. Infants depend on the mother, as they are born blind and hairless.
The Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew has a body length in the range of 4.5”-5.3” (11.5-13.5 cm) and total weight of 1.2-1.9 oz (35-55 g). The Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew has a standing height of roughly 2.2”-2.6” (5.5-6.5 cm), body width of 1.6”-1.8” (4-4.5 cm), and tail length of 4.1”-5.1” (10.5-13 cm). The typical lifespan of the Northern Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew is between 2-12.5 years.