Golden-rumped Sengi

Rhynchocyon chrysopygus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae

About

The golden-rumped sengi is a small African mammal. It is the largest species of the elephant shrew family along with its close relative the grey-faced sengi. It is classified as endangered.

Fun Fact

It is the largest species of the elephant shrew family along with its close relative the grey-faced sengi.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the northern coastal areas in and around Arabuko Sokoke National Park Mombasa in Kenya.

Diet

Diet consists of invertebrates such as earthworms, millipedes, insects and spiders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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