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Greater Hedgehog Tenrec

Setifer setosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Afrosoricida ›Family: Tenrecidae ›Genus: Setifer

About

The greater hedgehog tenrec or large Madagascar hedgehog or sokina (Setifer setosus, formerly known as Dasogale fontoynonti) is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Hedgehog Tenrec?
The scientific name of Greater Hedgehog Tenrec is Setifer setosus.
What is the conservation status of Greater Hedgehog Tenrec?
The Greater Hedgehog Tenrec has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the order Afrosoricida.
What family does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the family Tenrecidae.
What genus does Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belong to?
Greater Hedgehog Tenrec belongs to the genus Setifer.