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Threatened species of Feroculus feroculus

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Background

Feroculus feroculus is the single member of the genus Feroculus. It is only known from the montane forests of Sri Lanka, at elevations of approximately 1850 to 2150m. Only ten specimens have ever been recorded. Almost nothing is known about the ecology of this species.

Incidence

Feroculus feroculus is considered as "Endangered" by the IUCN.

Broader

Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
  • Birds, mammals » Insectivores
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024