Petrodromus tetradactylus
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In 3 days ~70% in a week ~90%
The four-toed sengi or four-toed elephant shrew (Petrodromus tetradactylus) is the only living species in the genus Petrodromus, which together with five other extant genera Rhynchocyon, Macroscelides, Petrosaltator, Galegeeska and Elephantulus constitutes the order Macroscelidea. This species of sengi is only found in particular regions in Africa and is smaller than its relatives. A comprehensive record of this species is lacking.
As its name suggests, the species has four toes on its hind feet, and like other sengis, it has been named for its elephant-like, mobile proboscis. The four-toed sengi is found in Central and Southern East Africa, notably in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, montane forests, and moist savannas. Throughout these countries, they are the second most widespread species, following the short-snouted sengi.
Specifically, they thrive in dense forests (notably in dense evergreen growths), woodlands and thickets, with suitable cover and protection, as well as invertebrates... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
No species of the same family or order lives in Gonarezhou National Park, so these are its closest relatives here: other mammals.
Possible
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Four-toed Elephant Shrew sighting in Gonarezhou National Park on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 21st most-seen of the 25 mammals we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 70%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
July
In that month about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Four-toed Elephant Shrew in Gonarezhou National Park on a given day, against under 5% in March–June and August–September, the lowest months. That is one of Gonarezhou National Park's driest months, with almost no rain against 150 mm in January.
Between 4 and 7 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Four-toed Elephant Shrew sightings with a recorded time, and about 7 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Four-toed Elephant Shrew sightings, Gonarezhou National Park has the highest daily chance: about 30%. Next come Kruger National Park (South Africa, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Four-toed Elephant Shrew is recorded against all the mammals logged in Gonarezhou National Park (5 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
