Negros shrew

The Negros Shrew ( Crocidura negrina ) is a shrew of the genus White Tooth shrews. It is endemic to the Philippine island of Negros.

Features

The Negros Shrew reached a size 15.5 to 16.7 centimeters. The tail length is 68 to 73 mm and 73 mm Hinterfußlänge. She sees the musk shrew similar, but is much smaller, has a long, slender tail and a darker coat. The top and sides are generally black with a grayish tint. The underside is dark brown with numerous whitish spots, which are particularly visible on the belly.

Occurrence

The Negros Shrew lives in rainforests near the Cuemos - Negros - volcanoes in the south of the island of Negros at altitudes 500-1450 m.

Inventory and risk

The population size of Negros Shrew is not known. So far, only six specimens were collected; the first in 1948, the others. in the 1980s For Search in the area of ​​Mount Kanloan in northern Negros, the species was not found. The IUCN classifies the Negros Shrew in the category of " high risk " ( endangered ) a. The main reason for their rarity is considered to build a geothermal power plant, were cleared for large parts of the distribution area.