Key Identification Features
- This species can be distinguished from other regular elephant shrews by differences in facial features, body length, and weight.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Macroscelididae
Macroscelididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Macroscelidea, class Mammalia. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Macroscelididae Species
Petrodromus tetradactylus Peters, 1846
Petrodromus tetradactylus Peters, 1846
Petrodromus tetradactylus, the four-toed elephant shrew, is a large monogamous e…
Elephantulus intufi (A.Smith, 1836)
Elephantulus intufi (A.Smith, 1836)
Elephantulus intufi, the bushveld elephant shrew, is a Macroscelididae species f…
Elephantulus myurus Thomas & Schwann, 1906
Elephantulus myurus Thomas & Schwann, 1906
Elephantulus myurus is an eastern rock elephant shrew from southern Africa, that…
Rhynchocyon petersi Bocage, 1880
Rhynchocyon petersi Bocage, 1880
Rhynchocyon petersi is a large African elephant shrew native to Kenyan and Tanza…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Macroscelididae?
Macroscelididae animals belong to the Macroscelidea order in the Animalia kingdom. This species can be distinguished from other regular elephant shrews by differences in facial features, body length, and weight. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Macroscelididae?
Macroscelididae is classified in the order Macroscelidea, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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