Western Rock Sengi

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Elephantulus rupestris

Western Rock Sengi, a reference photo
Photo: Marius Burger · CC0 1.0 (licence)

The western rock sengi or western rock elephant shrew (Elephantulus rupestris) is a species of small mammal in the sengi family (Macroscelididae). It is found in Namibia, South Africa, and possibly Angola and Botswana. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Rock Sengi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Macroscelidea
Family
Macroscelididae
Species
Elephantulus rupestris

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