Tamá Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis tamensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The Tamá small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known from the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia and the Páramo de Tamá of western Venezuela, where it has been found primarily in cloud forest at elevations between 2,380 and 3,330 m. Its range includes Venezuela's El Tamá National Park. The closest relatives of the species are C. meridensis and C. thomasi.
Fun Fact
It is known from the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia and the Páramo de Tamá of western Venezuela, where it has been found primarily in cloud forest at elevations between 2,380 and 3,330 m (7,810 and 10,930 ft).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found primarily in cloud forest at elevations between 2,380 and 3,330 m (7,810 and 10,930 ft).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance