The Volcano Shrew (Sylvisorex vulcanorum) is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the high altitude rainforest of Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and swamps.
Type Locality: Rwanda, Parc National des Volcans, Karisoke (0°28'S, 29°29'E, 3,100 m)
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