Dobson's Shrew Tenrec

Nesogale dobsoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Tenrecidae

About

Dobson's shrew tenrec is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist forests, plantations, and heavily degraded former forest. On the basis of molecular data indicating that it and Talazac's shrew tenrec form a sister group to the rest of Microgale, these two species were transferred from Microgale to Nesogale in 2016.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist forests, plantations, and heavily degraded former forest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Madagascar.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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