Web-footed Tenrec
Microgale mergulus
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Afrosoricida
- Family
- Tenrecidae
The web-footed tenrec, Malagasy otter shrew, or aquatic tenrec (Microgale mergulus) is the only known semiaquatic tenrec (the related African otter shrews have similar habits), and is found in eastern Madagascar, especially in and around Ranomafana National Park. It grows to between 25 and 39 cm (9. 8 and 15.
Microgale mergulus est une espèce de petit mammifère amphibie de la famille des Tenrecidae. C'est un animal endémique de Madagascar. Description Systématique Le nom valide complet (avec auteur) de ce taxon est Microgale mergulus (Forsyth Major, 1896).
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Distribution
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