ENEndangered
Sylvisorex morio
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· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Other threatened species in SORICIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sylvisorex morio classified as Endangered?
Sylvisorex morio 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sylvisorex morio live?
Sylvisorex morio occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sylvisorex morio?
The main threats to Sylvisorex morio are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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