Sunda Water Shrew - Chimarrogale phaeura
( Thomas, 1898 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
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CITES Status: Not Listed
IUCN Status: Endangered
U.S. ESA Status: Not Listed

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Habitat:
The species is considered to be semi-aquatic, and its diet is primarily composed of invertebrates. The species prefers moist habitats in montane forest, and can be found by streams in tropical forests in addition to marshland habitats. It is not known whether or not it can adapt to disturbed habitats. The species can be mistaken for C. himalayica due to its similarities in appearance and size.

Range:
The species is endemic to Malaysia, where it is found in the state Sabah in northern Borneo. In Sabah, it is present in three mountain ranges: Mount Trus Madi; Mount Kinabalu; and the Crocker Range. It probably occurs further south in Kalimantan (Indonesia) in appropriate habitats.

Conservation:
This species occurs in Kinabalu National Park. Further studies are needed into the distribution, abundance and conservation needs of this species.

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