VUVulnerable
Myosorex cafer
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in SORICIDAE
Threatened in Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myosorex cafer classified as Vulnerable?
Myosorex cafer 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 Myosorex cafer live?
Myosorex cafer occurs in Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myosorex cafer?
The main threats to Myosorex cafer are 1.1, 11.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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