Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Order
- Eulipotyphla
- Family
- Soricidae
- Genus
- Crocidura
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits lowland forests, grasslands, and moist savannas in Uganda and possibly adjacent East African regions. It prefers areas with dense undergrowth and proximity to water sources for cover and foraging.
Diet
The Ugandan lowland shrew feeds mainly on insects such as beetles and ants, earthworms, and other small invertebrates. It is a nocturnal forager, actively hunting on the ground with a high metabolic rate requiring frequent feeding.
Behavior
The Ugandan lowland shrew is solitary and territorial, marking its area with scent and avoiding others of its kind except during mating. It is primarily nocturnal, using quick, darting movements to forage and exhibiting high activity levels due to its rapid metabolism.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status of the Ugandan lowland shrew is Data Deficient due to limited research, with potential threats from habitat loss due to agriculture and urbanization, and no clear population trend established.