Hova Rice Tenrec

Oryzorictes hova

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Afrosoricida · Tenrecidae

About

The mole-like rice tenrec, also known as the fossorial tenrec or hova rice tenrec, is a species of mammal in the tenrec family. Like all other tenrecs, it is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist forests, swamps, freshwater lakes, and irrigated or seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Fun Fact

Like all other tenrecs, it is endemic to Madagascar.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Madagascar.

Diet

Eats invertebrates like worms, and they spend some of their time above ground but mostly stay underground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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