Elgon shrew

Elgon shrew
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Crocidura
Species: C. elgonius
Binomial name
Crocidura elgonius
Osgood, 1910
Elgon shrew range

The Elgon shrew (Crocidura elgonius) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

References

  1. Hutterer, R. (2008). "Crocidura elgonius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 11 November 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern.


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