Grandidier's Shrew Tenrec

Microgale grandidieri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Tenrecidae

About

Microgale grandidieri, also known as Grandidier's shrew tenrec, is a species of shrew tenrec occurring in the dry forests of western and southwestern Madagascar. Populations of this species were formerly included in Microgale brevicaudata; M. grandidieri was described as a separate species in 2009 based on differences in morphology and DNA sequences.

Fun Fact

Populations of this species were formerly included in Microgale brevicaudata; M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring in the dry forests of western and southwestern Madagascar.

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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