Microgale cowani

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Taxonomy

Scientific name:

Microgale cowani

Threat level:

Least concern

Authority:

Thomas, 1882

Assessment Information

Version:

3.1

Year assessed:

2008

Assessor(s):

Jenkins, P. & Raherisehena, M. (IUCN SSC Afrotheria Specialist Group - Tenrec Section)

Evaluator(s):

Rathbun, G. (Afrotheria Red List Authority) & Hoffmann, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification:

Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, it occurs in a number of protected areas, has a tolerance of a degree of habitat modification, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.