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A tenrec (/ ˈ t ɛ n r ɛ k /) is a mammal belonging to any species within the afrotherian family Tenrecidae, which is endemic to Madagascar. [2] Tenrecs are a very diverse group, as a result of adaptive radiation, and exhibit convergent evolution , [ 3 ] some resemble hedgehogs , shrews , opossums , rats , and mice .
The greater hedgehog tenrec (Setifer setosus), also known as the large Madagascar hedgehog or sokina, [3] 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. [2] It is the only species in the ...
The lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi) is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is the only species in the genus Echinops and is named in honour of Charles Telfair. [1] It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, shrubland, and shrubland and dry savanna. [2]
Tenrecinae is a tenrec subfamily endemic to the island of Madagascar. [1] It contains the largest species in the family, Tenrec ecaudatus. [2] All members of the genus possess spines, analogous to those of hedgehogs, for defense against predators.
Nesogale is a genus of tenrecs, which are a family of afrotherian mammals endemic to Madagascar.On the basis of molecular data indicating its two species form a sister group to the rest of Microgale (21 extant species), they were transferred from Microgale to Nesogale in 2016, thus resurrecting a genus first erected by Oldfield Thomas in 1918. [1]
Tenrecomorpha is the suborder of otter shrews and tenrecs, a group of afrotherian mammals indigenous to equatorial Africa and Madagascar, respectively. [2] [3] The two families are thought to have split about 47–53 million years ago. [3] [4] [5] Potamogalid otter shrews were formerly considered a subfamily of Tenrecidae. [3]
Jenkins's shrew tenrec is extremely small, 143-147mm with the tail being 71-81mm . [2] Its fur is extremely dense, with the top of it being tannish-brown with darker flecks from their agouti gene. On the bottom it is a paler grizzled slate-gray. [2] The tail of this Tenrec is dark brown on the top, and much lighter on the bottom.
Talazac's shrew tenrec (Nesogale talazaci) is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist forests. [ 2 ]