Biology:Mduma's shrew

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Short description: Species of mammal

Mduma's shrew
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Crocidura
Species:
C. mdumai
Binomial name
Crocidura mdumai
Stanley, Hutterer, Giarla, & Esselstyn, 2015

Mduma's shrew (Crocidura mdumai) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.[2]

Etymology

It is named after Tanzanian conservationist Simon Mduma, in honor of his efforts in studying the Serengeti ecosystem.[3]

Distribution and habitat

It is restricted to Tanzania, where it is only found in the forests of the Ngorongoro Crater. Its habitat includes montane forests on the edge of the Ngorongoro caldera and drier forests on the southeastern slope.[3]

Description

The holotype had a length from head to rump of 81 mm and a tail of 59 mm. It has dark brown fur on the back and dark gray on the belly.[3]

Status

This species is considered endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation due to smallholder farming in the Ngorongoro crater.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q27902019 entry