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Myosorex blarina

Declining

Overview

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

Myosorex blarina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of montane forest ecosystems in its restricted range. Agricultural expansion and human settlement development have reduced available habitat corridors, isolating small populations and limiting genetic exchange. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this species requires in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small shrew inhabits montane forests and alpine grasslands at elevations between 2,000-4,000 meters in the Andes. It requires dense ground cover with leaf litter and fallen logs that provide shelter and foraging opportunities for invertebrate prey.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myosorex blarina classified as Endangered?
Myosorex blarina is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Myosorex blarina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of montane forest ecosystems in its restricted range. Agricultural expansion and human settlement development have reduced available habitat corridors, isolating small populations and limiting genetic exchange. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this species requires in high-altitude environments.
Where does Myosorex blarina live?
Myosorex blarina occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myosorex blarina?
The main threats to Myosorex blarina are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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