Northern shrew tenrec
| Northern shrew tenrec | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Afrosoricida |
| Family: | Tenrecidae |
| Genus: | Microgale |
| Species: | M. jobihely |
| Binomial name | |
| Microgale jobihely Goodman, Raxworthy, Maminirina & Olson, 2006 | |
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| Northern Shrew Tenrec range | |
The northern shrew tenrec (Microgale jobihely) is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it has a very restricted range on the southwestern slopes of the Tsaratanana Massif; it has been found at elevations from 1420 to 1680 m.[1] Its natural habitat is montane forest. The species is most closely related to the widely distributed M. cowani.[1] This tenrec is threatened by deforestation from agricultural conversion and lumbering.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hoffmann, M. (2008). "Microgale jobihely". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
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