Narcondam Shrew

Crocidura narcondamica

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Narcondam shrew is a white-toothed shrew in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Narcondam Island, a small, remote, volcanic island situated in Andaman Sea and considered part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. It was discovered in April 2020 and was described about a year later in 2021.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Narcondam Island, a small, remote, volcanic island situated in Andaman Sea and considered part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the sub-leaf stratum of the forest floor and primarily feeds on insects.

Diet

Feeds on insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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