Hildegarde's Shrew

Crocidura hildegardeae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

Hildegarde's shrew is a recently discovered shrew, described in 1904. Considered by some authorities to be a subspecies of the Peters's musk shrew, it is now recognised as a separate species, with a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 52.

Fun Fact

Considered by some authorities to be a subspecies of the Peters's musk shrew, it is now recognised as a separate species, with a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 52.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in both primary forest and secondary growth.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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