Etendeka Round-eared Sengi

Macroscelides micus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae

About

Macroscelides micus is a species of elephant shrew in the family Macroscelididae. It is only found in gravel plains in the Etendeka formation of north-west Namibia. Measuring about 7.3 inches (19 cm) long and weighing less than an ounce, the species is the smallest in the elephant shrew family.

Fun Fact

inches (19 cm) long and weighing less than an ounce (28 grams), the species is the smallest in the elephant shrew family.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in gravel plains in the Etendeka formation of north-west Namibia.

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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