Short-tailed Gymnure
Hylomys suillus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Erinaceomorpha · Erinaceidae
About
The Javan short-tailed gymnure is a small mammal from the family of the Erinaceidae. The scientific name of the species is first published by Salomon Müller in 1840. This species used to include the dorsalis, maxi, and peguensis subspecies, but these have now been elevated to species of their own: the Bornean short-tailed gymnure, Max's short-tailed gymnure, and the northern short-tailed gymnure. In addition, two new species were created from two other populations of H. suillus. The range of this species is now limited to Java.
Fun Fact
It lives in hilly and montane forests up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft), and sometimes in humid lowland forests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives on the Indonesian island of Java.
Diet
Feeds mainly on insects on the ground but also sometimes takes fruit.
Lifespan
2 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance