Forest Shrew

Myosorex varius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The forest shrew is a species of shrew in the mouse shrew family, Soricidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini. Its natural habitats include temperate forests, dry savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and temperate grassland. The term "forest shrews" in the plural is sometimes confusingly used to collectively refer to a different genus, Sylvisorex.

Fun Fact

It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a wide range of primary and secondary habitats, including forests, grassland, scrub, semidesert, karoo, and fynbos.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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