Kihaule's Mouse Shrew
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Kihaule's Mouse Shrew (Myosorex kihaulei) is a species of mammal
in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania
. Its natural habitat
s are subtropical or tropical moist montane
s and plantation
s . It is threatened by habitat loss.
Mammal
Mammals are members of a class of air-breathing vertebrate animals characterised by the possession of endothermy, hair, three middle ear bones, and mammary glands functional in mothers with young...
in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. Its natural habitat
Habitat
* Habitat , a place where a species lives and grows*Human habitat, a place where humans live, work or play** Space habitat, a space station intended as a permanent settlement...
s are subtropical or tropical moist montane
Montane
In biogeography, montane is the highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent lowland regions, and are frequently home to distinct communities of plants and animals.The term "montane" means "of the...
s and plantation
Plantation
A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption...
s . It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Howell, K. & Hutterer, R. 2004. Myosorex kihaulei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.