Timor shrew
The Timor Shrew or small shrew ( Crocidura tenuis ) is an endemic on the island of Timor shrew. She lives in the few primary forests of the island at an altitude 500-3000 meters above sea level. The destruction of their habitat their stock is probably at risk, which is why she was listed on the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN as endangered.
Dissemination
The distribution area of the Timor Shrew limited to the island of Timor, the part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Here, the species is widespread in both the Indonesian part as well as in East Timor. The altitudinal distribution extends up to the highest frets Timor of nearly 3,000 meters. Proved is the kind only at two localities, but it is believed that it occurs more frequently, especially in the higher elevations. However, the total area of distribution likely extends to less than 20,000 square kilometers, about two-thirds of the island.
Way of life
Over the life of the Timor Shrew are very few data. You probably lives mainly in the few damp primary forests of the island in the heights of the island. Their adaptability to changing habitat conditions is unknown.
System
The Timor shrew is classified as a separate species within the White Tooth shrews ( genus Crocidura ). The first scientific description comes from Salomon Müller from the year 1840. According to Jenkins (1982 ) it was assumed that the Timor Shrew could represent a common type with the Crocidura fuliginosa, later, the species status has been confirmed, however. However, there is the classification of white tooth shrew with about 170 species in constant discussion and especially for the Southeast Asian fauna, which is characterized by many Inselendemiten, this is not yet fully understood.
Within the type no further sub- types in addition to the nominate form are distinguished.
Threat and protection
The species is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources ( IUCN) due to insufficient data on population size, uncertain systematics and little knowledge to life without risk classification ( " data deficient "). However, it was still considered as endangered ( " vulnerable" ) in 1996.
Due to the limited knowledge on the ecology of species actual threats to them are unknown. Since it is probably dependent on forest areas that provide habitat changes, especially through deforestation and conversion to agricultural used areas in the lowlands of the island is a potential threat to the species dar.