2 observationsLeast Concern
Dobson's Shrew Tenrec
Nesogale dobsoni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Afrosoricida ›Family: Tenrecidae ›Genus: Nesogale
About
Dobson's shrew tenrec (Nesogale dobsoni) is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dobson's Shrew Tenrec is Nesogale dobsoni.
- The Dobson's Shrew Tenrec has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the order Afrosoricida.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the family Tenrecidae.
- Dobson's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the genus Nesogale.