Grey-faced Sengi
Rhynchocyon udzungwensis
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Macroscelidea · Macroscelididae
About
The grey-faced sengi is a species of elephant shrew that is endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of south-central Tanzania. The discovery of the species was announced in January 2008; only 15 species of elephant shrew were known until then, and the last discovery was made more than 120 years ago. As the name implies, the species is characterised by a distinctive grey face and a black rump, as well as being larger than the other species of elephant shrews.
Fun Fact
The discovery of the species was announced in January 2008; only 15 species of elephant shrew were known until then, and the last discovery was made more than 120 years ago.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of south-central Tanzania.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change