Elegant Water Shrew

Nectogale elegans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The elegant water shrew is a species of mammal in the subfamily Soricinae of the family Soricidae. It is the only species within the genus Nectogale. It lives in Sikkim and China.

Fun Fact

It is the only species within the genus Nectogale.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in Sikkim and China.

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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