Usambara Shrew
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Crocidura usambarae Dippenaar, 1980 |
The Usambara Shrew (Crocidura usambarae) is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
[edit] References
- Howell, K. & Hutterer, R. 2004. Crocidura usambarae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.