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Hildegarde's Shrew (Crocidura hildegardeae)

Hildegarde's Shrew

Crocidura hildegardeae

About the Hildegarde's Shrew

The Hildegarde's shrew (Crocidura hildegardeae) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Hildegarde's Shrew?

The scientific name of the Hildegarde's Shrew is Crocidura hildegardeae.

How many Hildegarde's Shrew sightings have been recorded?

4 observations of the Hildegarde's Shrew have been recorded on iNaturalist.

4 observations on iNaturalist
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