The Bornean pygmy shrew (Suncus hosei) is a species of shrew in the family Soricidae.[1] It was named for zoologist Charles Hose.
Distribution
This shrew is endemic to the international island of Borneo, particularly in northern Sarawak and northeastern Sabah states of Malaysia.[1] It may be more widespread and occur in the nation of Brunei, and in northern Kalimantan province of Indonesia.[1]
Its natural habitat is subtropical and tropical dry forests.[1] Older taxonomies have included it in the Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), but they are distinctly different species.[1]
Conservation
It was listed as an IUCN Red List Vulnerable species since 1996, until it was relisted as a Data Deficient species in 2008.[1]
The exact threats are unknown. If it is forest dependent, it is threatened by habitat loss from: habitat conversion to agricultural plantations, especially for palm oil; logging; and fires. It is not known, from botanical collecting, to have any protected populations within nature reserves or parks of the three countries.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Gerrie, R. & Kennerley, R. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Suncus hosei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T21144A115160553. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T21144A22289712.en. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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