Thin Mouse Shrew (Myosorex tenuis) — Endangered Mammalia

Thin Mouse Shrew

Myosorex tenuis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The thin mouse shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae found in South Africa.

Fun Fact

It is not accepted by all taxonomic analyses, partly due to a lack of accessible definitively identified specimens.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is Afromontane grassland, and they are more common at higher elevations.

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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