Cryptotis thomasi Merriam 1897

Cryptotis thomasi Merriam 1897, Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., 11: 227.

Type Locality: Colombia, Plains of Bogota, near city of Bogota, 9000 ft. (2740 m), "on G. O. Child's estate".

Vernacular Names: Thomas' Small-eared Shrew.

Synonyms: Cryptotis avia G. M. Allen 1923 .

Distribution: Colombia, highlands above 2700 m around Bogotá in the Eastern Cordillera.

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Woodman (1996) redefined the species and included avia as a synonym.