gracile shrew mole
A specific species of shrew mole (Uropsilus gracilis). Scientific/zoological term; in everyday contexts, it is usually written in katakana.
The gracile shrew mole is a small mammal that inhabits southern China.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used and mainly of etymological interest.
The kanji spelling 本耳日不見 is ateji, likely chosen for phonetic reasons. The exact derivation of the name is uncertain.