Greater Hedgehog Tenrec

Setifer setosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Eulipotyphla · Tenrecidae

About

The greater hedgehog tenrec, also known as the large Madagascar hedgehog or sokina, is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical forests, shrubland and grassland, savanna, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Fun Fact

Greater hedgehog tenrecs look remarkably like European hedgehogs but are completely unrelated — they evolved spines independently on Madagascar, separated by 100 million years of evolution.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Dry deciduous forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

8-10 years

Threats

Wildfire
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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