Jungle Shrew

Suncus zeylanicus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The jungle shrew, also known as Sri Lankan shrew, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

Recent surveys involving over 2,000 night traps in its known range, including the type locality of Kitulgala, failed to record any individuals, with only a single specimen confirmed from Sinharaja in recent years.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is known from several distinctly fragmented locations across the Central, Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces.

Diet

To be updated

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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