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Tailless Tenrec

Tenrec ecaudatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The tailless tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus), also known as the common tenrec, is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is the only member of the genus Tenrec. Native to Madagascar, it is also found in the Comoros, Mauritius, Réunion, and Seychelles, where it has been introduced. 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...

Frequently Asked Questions

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