Grauer's Large-headed Shrew
Encyclopedia
The Grauer's Large-headed Shrew (Paracrocidura graueri) is a species of mammal
in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo
. Its natural habitat
is subtropical or tropical moist montane
s.
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
. 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...
is 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.
Source
- Hutterer, R. 2004. Paracrocidura graueri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.