White-tailed Sengi

Rhynchocyon stuhlmanni

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae

About

The Stuhlmann's sengi or white-tailed sengi is a species of elephant shrew that lives in the forests and savannas of Africa. It was discovered in 1893 and declared a new species. In the 1960s, however, it was downgraded to a subspecies of checkered sengi. In 2018, following genetic tests, scientists re-evaluated the mammal as a full species again.

Fun Fact

It was discovered in 1893 and declared a new species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the forests and savannas of Africa.

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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