African black shrew
The African black shrew (Crocidura nigrofusca) is a species of shrew. It is native to Africa, where it is widespread. Other common names include tenebrous shrew.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. nigrofusca |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocidura nigrofusca Matschie, 1895 | |
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| African black shrew range | |
This shrew can be found in several types of lower-elevation moist tropical forest habitat.[1]
References
- "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
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