About Elephantulus myurus Thomas & Schwann, 1906
Taxonomic Naming
Elephantulus myurus, first described by Thomas & Schwann in 1906, is a species of elephant shrew commonly called the eastern rock elephant shrew or eastern rock sengi. It belongs to the family Macroscelididae.
Geographic Distribution
This species occurs in Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Natural Habitats
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and rocky areas.
Feeding Ecology
It forages primarily in rocky areas, and its preferred food is insects.
