Goliath shrew

Goliath shrew
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Crocidura
Species: C. goliath
Binomial name
Crocidura goliath
Thomas, 1906
Goliath shrew range

The goliath shrew (Crocidura goliath) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

References

  1. Hutterer, R. (2008). "Crocidura goliath". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 9 August 2010. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern.


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