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Sangay Shrew-opossum
Caenolestes sangay
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="sangay-shrew-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(동물)
Phylum
Chordata
(척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia
(포유류)
Order
Paucituberculata
(Paucituberculata)
Family
Caenolestidae
Genus
Caenolestes
Species
Caenolestes sangay
(Sangay Shrew-opossum)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Sangay Shrew-opossum?
The scientific name of Sangay Shrew-opossum is Caenolestes sangay. It belongs to the genus Caenolestes.
What is the conservation status of Sangay Shrew-opossum?
Sangay Shrew-opossum (Caenolestes sangay) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sangay Shrew-opossum live?
Sangay Shrew-opossum is found in Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Sangay Shrew-opossum belong to?
Sangay Shrew-opossum (Caenolestes sangay) belongs to the genus Caenolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Caenolestidae.
Is Sangay Shrew-opossum endangered?
Yes, Sangay Shrew-opossum (Caenolestes sangay) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Sangay Shrew-opossum belong to?
Sangay Shrew-opossum (Caenolestes sangay) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Sangay Shrew-opossum?
The closest relatives of Sangay Shrew-opossum in the genus Caenolestes include Andean Caenolestid, Gray-bellied Caenolestid, silky shrew opossum, blackish shrew opossum.
Genus Caenolestes — 5 Species
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