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White-tailed Sengi

Rhynchocyon stuhlmanni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Macroscelidea ›Family: Macroscelididae ›Genus: Rhynchocyon

About

The Stuhlmann's sengi or white-tailed sengi (Rhynchocyon stuhlmanni) is a species of elephant shrew that lives in the forests and savannas of Africa. It was discovered in 1893 and declared a new species. In the 1960s, however, it was downgraded to a subspecies of checkered sengi (Rhynchocyon cirnei). In 2018, following genetic tests, scientists re-evaluated the mammal as a full species again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-tailed Sengi?
The scientific name of White-tailed Sengi is Rhynchocyon stuhlmanni.
What kingdom does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the order Macroscelidea.
What family does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the family Macroscelididae.
What genus does White-tailed Sengi belong to?
White-tailed Sengi belongs to the genus Rhynchocyon.