Karoo Rock Sengi (Elephantulus pilicaudus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Karoo Rock Sengi

Elephantulus pilicaudus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae

About

The Karoo rock elephant shrew or Karoo rock sengi is an elephant shrew in the genus Elephantulus. It is found in Northern Cape Province and Western Cape Province in South Africa. While they are endemic to South Africa region Nama-Karoo, their extent of occurrence has increased to 28% and recently has been widespread to Roggeveld vegetation types in Succulent Karoo.

Fun Fact

It is found in Northern Cape Province and Western Cape Province in South Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to South Africa region Nama-Karoo, their extent of occurrence has increased to 28% and recently has been widespread to Roggeveld vegetation types in Succulent Karoo.

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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