Jenkins' Shrew Tenrec

Microgale jenkinsae

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Tenrecidae

About

Jenkins's shrew tenrec is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

Despite such similar diets, there have been 14 tenrec species recorded within the same locality and up to 11 shrew tenrecs alone sharing the same habitat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to the Mikea Forest between Morombe and Manobo River in Southwest Madagascar.

Diet

Eat a diverse variety of animals (and not just insects).

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

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR

Browse all Mammals →