How to Identify Tenrecidae
Tenrecidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Afrosoricida, class Mammalia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Tenrecidae Species
Echinops telfairi Martin, 1838
Echinops telfairi Martin, 1838
Echinops telfairi, the lesser hedgehog tenrec, is a small, hedgehog-like animal …
Tenrec ecaudatus (Schreber, 1778)
Tenrec ecaudatus (Schreber, 1778)
Tenrec ecaudatus, the common tailless tenrec, is a large introduced Malagasy mam…
Hemicentetes semispinosus (G.Cuvier, 1798)
Hemicentetes semispinosus (G.Cuvier, 1798)
The lowland streaked tenrec is a small tenrec found only in lowland areas of nor…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Tenrecidae?
Tenrecidae animals belong to the Afrosoricida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Tenrecidae?
Tenrecidae is classified in the order Afrosoricida, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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