Etendeka Round-eared Sengi
Macroscelides micus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Etendeka Round-eared Sengi.
Macroscelides micus
Category
mammals
Family
Macroscelididae
Size
Adult total length averages about 186 mm (range 170–195 mm); adult mass averages about 26.9 g (range 22.3–31.3 g in the original description).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding etendeka round-eared sengi in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Rocky basalt and gravel plains of the Etendeka Formation in north-western Namibia, with sparse grasses and shrubs.
Diet
Insectivorous; forages for small invertebrates on and among gravel substrates.
Behaviour
When to look
Strictly nocturnal in the published field study.
Where to see it
NamibiaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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