CR

Myosorex eisentrauti

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Myosorex eisentrauti faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in the Cameroon Highlands. The species' montane forest habitat is being converted to farmland and settlements, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this high-altitude shrew. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches, isolating already small populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Cameroon Highlands, particularly favoring dense, moist forest understory with rich leaf litter. It requires cool, humid microclimates typical of high-altitude tropical forests with abundant invertebrate prey.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myosorex eisentrauti classified as Critically Endangered?
Myosorex eisentrauti is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Myosorex eisentrauti faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in the Cameroon Highlands. The species' montane forest habitat is being converted to farmland and settlements, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this high-altitude shrew. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches, isolating already small populations.
Where does Myosorex eisentrauti live?
Myosorex eisentrauti occurs in Equatorial Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myosorex eisentrauti?
The main threats to Myosorex eisentrauti are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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