Lowland Streaked Tenrec

Hemicentetes semispinosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Tenrecidae

About

The lowland streaked tenrec is a small tenrec found in Madagascar. It belongs to the family Tenrecidae in the order Afrosoricida, and more specifically to the subfamily of the spiny tenrecs Tenrecinae. Its natural habitats are in tropical lowland rain forests in northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.

Fun Fact

It belongs to the family Tenrecidae in the order Afrosoricida, and more specifically to the subfamily of the spiny tenrecs Tenrecinae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat includes primary and secondary tropical forests, shrubland, and agricultural land.

Diet

Preys on other invertebrates, as well.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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