Puerto Rican Nesophontes (Nesophontes edithae) — Extinct Mammalia

Puerto Rican Nesophontes

Nesophontes edithae

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Nesophontidae

About

The Puerto Rican nesophontes, or Puerto Rican shrew, is an extinct eulipotyphlan endemic to Puerto Rico.

Fun Fact

It is believed that the animal was never observed by Europeans.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lived in the island montane forest/brush endemic to western Puerto Rico and was an insectivore.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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