Crocidura susiana Redding & Lay, 1978

Crocidura susiana Redding & Lay, 1978: 307 .

COMMON NAME. — Iranian Shrew.

HOLOTYPE. — Not traced.

TYPE LOCALITY. — Khuzestan Province, 8 km South West of Dezful (32°19’N, 48°21’E).

DISTRIBUTION. — Known only from the vicinity of Dezful, Khuzestan Province but may have a wider distribution (Redding & Lay 1978; Hutterer 2005; Ziaie 2008).

HABITAT. — This species inhabits semi-arid stepps and the edges of permanent streams with herbaceous plants and scattered shrubs (Karami et al. 2016).

IUCN. — Data deficient.

REMARK

Description postdates Lay (1967). This species is known only from a very restricted area, but may range more widely. There is no information available regarding extent of occurrence, area of occupancy and other aspects (Hutterer 2005; Karami et al. 2008).

REFERENCES. — Redding & Lay (1978); Hutterer (2005); Karami et al. (2008, 2016); Ziaie (2008).