VUVulnerable
Myosorex sclateri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sclater's_mouse_shrew
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· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SORICIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myosorex sclateri classified as Vulnerable?
Myosorex sclateri 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 sclateri live?
Myosorex sclateri occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myosorex sclateri?
The main threats to Myosorex sclateri 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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