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Ruwenzori otter shrew

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Afrosoricida

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Tenrecidae

Higher classification
  
Micropotamogale

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Scientific name
  
Micropotamogale ruwenzorii

Similar
  
Nimba otter shrew, Four‑toed rice tenrec, Dryad shrew tenrec, Tenrec, Pygmy shrew tenrec

The Ruwenzori otter shrew (Micropotamogale ruwenzorii) is a species of semiaquatic mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Ruwenzori otter shrew Wikipedia


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