North African elephant shrew
Order : Macroscelidea
Family : Macroscelididae
Species : Elephantulus rozeti
The North african elephant shrew, north african sengi is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
North African elephant shrew habitats
Desert, Hot Desert, Mediterranean-type Shrubby Vegetation and ShrublandSome facts about the
North African elephant shrew
Adult weight : 0.048 kg (0.1056 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 7 years
Gestation : 76 days
Litter size : 3
Litters per year : 2
Body mass : 0.049 kg (0.1078 lbs)
Temperature : 36.85 °C (98.33 °F)
Facts about the North African elephant shrew
North African Elephant Shrew or Elephantulus rozeti is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern .
Only one species, Elephantulus rozeti, is found in semi-arid habitats in North Africa (Marocco and Algeria). (Full text)
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