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Sphrigodellus griseus

Sphrigodellus griseus

Tanzania, United Republic of
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Ecology. The series of Sphrigodellus griseus was collected by Nikolai Scharf, Line Sørensen and colleagues during fieldwork by the ZMUC team in an undisturbed primary montane forest at 1800 – 1900 m southeast of Masisiwe village, above Kihanga stream, Udzungwa Scarp Forest Reserve, Iringa District, Tanzania (coordinates of the plots - 8.368250, 35.978222). The canopy fogging method using K- 10 Standard Thermal fogger was implemented (Sørensen 2004). The dominant trees of the canopy were: Parinari excelsa Sabine, Aphloia theiformis (Vahl) Bennett, Agauria salicifolia (Lam.) Hook., Allanblackia spp., and Albizia gummifera (Gmelin) Smith with a mixture of a few Tabernaemontana spp. (Sørensen 2004).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Sphrigodellus griseus is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Sphrigodellus griseus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeTanzania, United Republic of
Habitat RangeForest, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificSphrigodellus griseus
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCurculionidae