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Talazac's Shrew Tenrec

Nesogale talazaci

Taxonomy

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

About

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. On the basis of molecular data indicating that it and Dobson'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

What is the scientific name of Talazac's Shrew Tenrec?
The scientific name of Talazac's Shrew Tenrec is Nesogale talazaci.
What is the conservation status of Talazac's Shrew Tenrec?
The Talazac's Shrew Tenrec has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the order Afrosoricida.
What family does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the family Tenrecidae.
What genus does Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belong to?
Talazac's Shrew Tenrec belongs to the genus Nesogale.