Greater Congo Shrew

Congosorex polli

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The greater Congo shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of the Congo. It is currently losing habitat to deforestation. It eats a wide variety of fruits and a few insects, including ants. It can give birth to around five young.

Fun Fact

It is currently losing habitat to deforestation.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diet

Eats a wide variety of fruits and a few insects, including ants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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