Corbet's Forest Shrew

Sylvisorex corbeti

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Corbet's forest shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known from a single specimen found in the Mambilla Plateau in Nigeria; its range likely extends into neighboring Cameroon. The specimen was found in a forest swamp, at an elevation of 1,900 metres (6,200 ft).

Fun Fact

corbeti is the largest species in the genus Sylvisorex.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a forest swamp, at an elevation of 1,900 metres (6,200 ft).

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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