Banka Shrew

Crocidura vosmaeri

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Banka shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is only known from the Bangka Island in Indonesia and possibly Sumatra. It lives in primary and secondary lowland forest and it is not clear if can adapt to human settlements such as plantations. It is threatened by forest loss for logging, expanding plantations such as palm oil and mining.

Fun Fact

It is only known from the Bangka Island in Indonesia and possibly Sumatra.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in primary and secondary lowland forest and it is not clear if can adapt to human settlements such as plantations.

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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