Greater hedgehog tenrec
Greater hedgehog tenrec[1] | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Afrosoricida |
Suborder: | Tenrecomorpha |
Family: | Tenrecidae |
Genus: | Setifer Froriep, 1806 |
Species: | S. setosus
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Binomial name | |
Setifer setosus (Schreber, 1778)
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Greater hedgehog tenrec range | |
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The greater hedgehog tenrec (Setifer setosus), also known as the large Madagascar hedgehog or sokina,
It is the only species in the genus Setifer.[1] Despite the close resemblance, it is not closely related to hedgehogs. Similarly to hedgehogs, neoplasia is common within the species and plays a significant role in morbidity and mortality.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Greater hedgehog tenrecs are found throughout the island of Madagascar and are endemic to this island.[5]
The island of Madagascar ranges from sea level to 2,250 meters above sea level, and Setifer setosus is found throughout the island, with the exception of wetlands and marshes. Greater hedgehog tenrecs are seen in urban areas and even in areas with extensive human disturbance. The prime habitat for greater hedgehog tenrecs are the eastern forests and lower elevations because of their eating habits, but they are found in wet and dry areas.[5]
References
- ^ OCLC 62265494.
- ^ . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Imerina Malagasy common name used in Stratégie Nationale pour la Gestion Durable de la Biodiversité, publication of the Malagasy Ministry of the Environment Read the PDF
- S2CID 22059010.
- ^ a b Owens, Rachel. "Setifer setosus (greater hedgehog tenrec)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2021-02-09.