Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew

Feroculus feroculus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

Kelaart's long-clawed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is the only species within the genus Feroculus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and grassland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species is named for zoologist Edward Frederick Kelaart.

Fun Fact

It is the only species within the genus Feroculus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India.

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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