VUVulnerable
Andaman Spiny Shrew
Crocidura hispida
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_spiny_shrew
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SORICIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andaman Spiny Shrew classified as Vulnerable?
Andaman Spiny Shrew is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Andaman Spiny Shrew live?
Andaman Spiny Shrew occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andaman Spiny Shrew?
The main threats to Andaman Spiny Shrew are 10.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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