Kingdom Animalia Order Afrosoricida Subfamily Potamogalinae Higher classification Potamogalinae | Phylum Chordata Family Tenrecidae Scientific name Micropotamogale Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Nimba otter shrew, Ruwenzori otter shrew | ||
Micropotamogale is a genus of small, otter-like tenrecs native to riverine habitats of West African rainforests. They feed on aquatic animals and insects they can find and capture.
Two species are recognized:
Conservation
The Ruwenzori otter shrew is considered Near Threatened, while the Nimba otter shrew is Endangered by the IUCN.
References
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