Atalaya Nesophontes

Nesophontes hypomicrus

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Nesophontidae

About

The Atalaye nesophontes is an extinct species of mammal in the family Nesophontidae. It was endemic to Hispaniola in the Caribbean, and is only known from fossil deposits.

Fun Fact

It was endemic to Hispaniola in the Caribbean (in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and is only known from fossil deposits.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Hispaniola in the Caribbean (in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and is only known from fossil deposits.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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