| Latin Name |
Rhynchocyon petersi |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Reddish/Brown & Black |
| Length |
23 - 30 cm (9 - 12 inches) |
| Tail |
25 cms (10 inches) |
| Weight |
482 - 595 g (17 - 21 oz) |
| Life Expectancy |
4 - 5 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Black & Rufous Elephant Shrews are between 23 and 30 cms (9 - 12 inches) in length, they have a tail length of approximately 25 cms (10 inches) and they weigh between 482 and 595 g (17 - 21 oz).
They are reddish/brown and black in colour and they have small, rounded ears. They have a long, pointed snout which is flexible and very sensitive, thus giving them their name.
Habitat
Black & Rufous Elephant Shrews are found in the forests and dense woodlands of eastern Kenya and Tanzania. They are active during the day and they rest at night in a nest constructed of leaves and other vegetation.
Diet
Black & Rufous Elephant Shrews feed upon small invertebrates, fruit, seeds and buds.
Breeding
Black & Rufous Elephants Shrews give birth to 1 - 2 young. After approximately 1 month the young will leave the nest to explore.
Predators
Predators of Black & Rufous Elephant Shrews include humans, birds of prey and snakes.
Interesting Facts
Elephant Shrews are only found in Africa.
Black & Rufous Elephant Shrews are also known as:
Black & Rufous Sengi
Black & Rufous Giant Elephant Shrew
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