Four-toed Elephant Shrew

Petrodromus tetradactylus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae

About

The four-toed elephant shrew or four-toed sengi is the only living species in the genus Petrodromus, which together with five other extant genera Rhynchocyon, Macroscelides, Petrosaltator, Galegeeska and Elephantulus constitutes the order Macroscelidea. This species is only found in particular regions in Africa and is smaller than its relatives. A comprehensive record of this species is lacking.

Fun Fact

A comprehensive record of this species is lacking.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat much like anteaters; they flick small foods into their mouths.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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