Action 8: Identify and describe habitat Action 8: Identify and describe habitat critical (Obj. 3, 5, 6 & 7; Perf. Crit. 3, 5, 6 & 7).

Action 8: Identify and describe habitat critical (Obj. 3, 5, 6 & 7; Perf. Crit. 3, 5, 6 & 7).

When plentiful, the Christmas Island Shrew was recorded in rainforest extending from the shoreline to the plateau. However, in terms of identifying components of this vegetation comprising critical foraging, breeding and sheltering habitat, little information is available. For any populations of shrews located, an important action is to identify critical microhabitat within the rainforest used for foraging, shelter and breeding purposes. Additionally, it will be important to assess usage of regrowth areas, sites infested by crazy ants and weeds, and the importance of edge effect. Such an action will assist in the identification and protection of other areas of potential habitat critical to survival, and aid in targeted surveys to locate additional populations.