Desert Musk Shrew - Crocidura smithii
( Thomas, 1895 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
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CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Least Concern
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
The natural history of this species is not well known. C. smithii has been recorded from dry Sahelian savanna.

Range:
Crocidura smithii occurs in arid regions of Senegal, Ethiopia and possibly Somalia (where suitable habitat exists). The two known populations are distinct subspecies that are extremely isolated from one another.

Conservation:
There are no direct conservation measures in place for this species. It is not known if the species is present within any protected areas. Additional details are needed on the natural history of this species and its possible presence in Somalia.

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