Brazilian Shrew-mouse

Blarinomys breviceps

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Brazilian shrew mouse, also known as the blarinine akodont, is a rodent in the tribe Akodontini from the Atlantic Forest of eastern and southeastern Brazil. It is the only species in the genus Blarinomys. Phylogenetic analysis suggest that there are two clear geographical clades, a northeastern and southeastern.

Fun Fact

A record of Brazilian shrew-mouse Blarinomys breviceps (Winge, 1888) (Cricetidae, Rodentia) in Carlos Botelho State Park – SP, Brazil (Scientific Note).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat a variety of insects including crickets, moths and butterflies, and roaches.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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