Blarina peninsulae Merriam 1895

Blarina peninsulae Merriam 1895, N. Amer. Fauna, 10: 14.

Type Locality: USA, Florida, Dade Co., Miami River.

Vernacular Names: Everglades Short-tailed Shrew.

Distribution: Peninsular Florida (USA).

Discussion: Formerly listed under brevicauda or carolinensis . The population of short-tailed shrews in S Florida has a distinct karyotype (2n = 50-52) and a distinct morphology (Genoways and Choate, 1998; George et al., 1982). In addition, the presence of a contact zone with carolinensis (2n = 36-46) suggests that peninsulae represents a valid species (Genoways and Benedict, in Wilson and Ruff, 1999).