Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
Cryptotis brachyonyx
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The Eastern Cordillera small-footed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the western slopes of the central Cordillera Oriental at elevations from 1,300 to 2,715 m. It resembles C. colombiana. The species is only known from four individuals collected at two localities, the most recent record being from 1925.
Fun Fact
The species is only known from four individuals collected at two localities, the most recent record being from 1925.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the western slopes of the central Cordillera Oriental at elevations from 1,300 to 2,715 m (4,265 to 8,907 ft).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance