Darién Small-eared Shrew

Cryptotis merus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Darién small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known only from montane regions along the border between Colombia and Darién Province, Panama, where it has been found in rainforest at elevations from 1400 to 1500 m. It has terrestrial habits.

Fun Fact

It is known only from montane regions along the border between Colombia and Darién Province, Panama, where it has been found in rainforest at elevations from 1400 to 1500 m.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in rainforest at elevations from 1400 to 1500 m.

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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