Ansell’s Shrew

  • Crocidura ansellorum
  • IUCN Status: Endangered
  • Trend: decreasing
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Eulipotyphla
  • Family: Soricidae
  • Genus: Crocidura
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General Information

Ansell’s shrew (Crocidura ansellorum) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Zambia.

Fun Facts

The Ansell’s shrew is endemic to Zambia.

Description

it is a small mammal, like most shrews, and likely has the typical shrew-like features such as a pointed snout, small eyes, and fine chocolate coloured fur.

Conservation

It is listed on the IUCN Redlist as an endangered species.

Distribution & Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Interaction with Humans

It is threatened by habitat loss.

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