New records of the Alpine shrew Sorex alpinus (Schinz, 1837) and the Mediterranean water shrew Neomys anomalus (Cabrera, 1907) in the Sudetes, Poland

Abstract

During our study in Sudetes in 1995-2005, 12 new localities of the Alpine shrew Sorex alpinus (Schinz, 1837) were found: in Izerskie Mts (2), Sowie Mts (4 new and one confirmed), Śnieznik Massif (1), Bialskie Mts (2), Krowiarki Mts (1), and Zlote Mts (2). The Mediterranean water shrew Neomys anomalus (Cabrera, 1907) was found in 7 new localities: in Sowie Mts (3 and one confirmed), Stolowe Mts (1), Śnieznik Massif (1), and Zlote Mts (2). Both species occur in Sudetes in isolated localities. The Alpine shrew formed 4.2% of Insectivora and 2.2% of Micromammalia. The Mediterranean water shrew made up 1.4% and 0.5%, respectively.