Heather Shrew - Crocidura erica
( Dollman, 1915 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
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CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Data Deficient
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Jumping Ability: (Horizontal)

Life Span: in the Wild
Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
There is no information available on the habitat and ecology of this species.

Range:
This species is found in western Angola, where it ranges from Duque de Braganca in the north to Huila in the south (Heim de Balsac and Meester 1977). The type specimen was found at an elevation of 1,098 m asl (at Pungo Andongo).

Conservation:
There are no direct conservation measures in place for this species. The species has not been recorded from any protected areas. Additional studies are needed into the distribution, abundance, general ecology and threats to this little-known species.

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