Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew (Crocidura miya) — Endangered Mammalia

Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew

Crocidura miya

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Sri Lankan long-tailed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

The head and body length of the Sri Lankan long-tailed shrew is 7–8.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island's Central Highlands.

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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