Reddish grey musk shrew
Crocidura cyanea
Fun Fact: They are predominately nocturnal and solitary.
Introduction: The reddish-grey musk shrew (Crocidura cyanea) has a wide habitat range including mountain forest, grassland, savannah and rocky outcrops. It is a also a cave-dweller, living in and around the entrance to caves. They are predominately nocturnal, living a solitary existence.
Distribution: The central highlands of Namibia.
Diet: Insects such as beetles, crickets and scorpions. Bat carcasses.
Colouring: Grey to grey-brown in colour.
Breeding: Litter size varies from 2 to 6 and the young are particularly vulnerable from barn owls.
Size: Head and body length of about 76mm. Tail 50mm
Weight: 9g
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