gray-faced sengi (rhynchocyon udzungwensis) in The Rhynchocyon udzungwensis inhabits dense forests and montane areas with thick undergrowth, providing ample cover and food sources.
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gray-faced sengi

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rhynchocyon udzungwensisESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

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  • Common Names

    gray-faced sengi, grey-faced elephant-shrew, grey-faced sengi

  • Regions

    Tanzania

  • Population

    Approximately 2,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    The Rhynchocyon udzungwensis inhabits dense forests and montane areas with thick undergrowth, providing ample cover and food sources.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.5 - 1 lbs and 3 - 5 years

Regions

Tanzania

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