Swamp Musk Shrew
Crocidura mariquensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The swamp musk shrew, or musk shrew, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It occurs in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is swamps, and it is a common species in suitable habitats, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature listing it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
It occurs in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in reed beds and semi-aquatic vegetation, in the vicinity of rivers and lakes and in seasonally flooded areas, with a marked preference for marshes and swamps.
Diet
Feed on snails and termites, but does not dig into the ground to forage.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance