Mduma's shrew
| Mduma's shrew | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. mdumai
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| Binomial name | |
| Crocidura mdumai | |
Mduma's shrew (Crocidura mdumai) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Tanzania.[2]
Etymology
It is named after Tanzanian conservationist Simon Mduma, in honor of his efforts in studying the Serengeti ecosystem.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is restricted to Tanzania, where it is only found in the forests of the Ngorongoro Crater. Its habitat includes montane forests on the edge of the Ngorongoro caldera and drier forests on the southeastern slope.[3]
Description
The holotype had a length from head to rump of 81 mm and a tail of 59 mm. It has dark brown fur on the back and dark gray on the belly.[3]
Status
This species is considered endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation due to smallholder farming in the Ngorongoro crater.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Explore the Database". www.mammaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ ISSN 0024-4082.