Macow's shrew

Crocidura macowi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Nyiro shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Mount Nyiro in northern Kenya. This is a small shrew with dark brown dorsal pelage and grayish brown or slate gray ventral pelage.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Mount Nyiro in northern Kenya.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mount Nyiro in northern Kenya.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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