Mammals > Streaked Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Highland Streaked TenrecScientific Name: Hemicentetes nigricepsCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Streaked TenrecsSize: Head-body length: 5.5–6.7 in (14–17 cm); Tail vestigial / absentWeight: 2.8–5.6 oz (80–160 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in montane...
Mammals > Moles & Desmans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Inquisitive Shrew MoleScientific Name: Uropsilus investigatorCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Moles & DesmansSize: Head-body length: 2.6–3.3 in (6.5–8.5 cm); Tail length: 2.1–2.8 in (5.4–7.1 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.55 oz (10–15.5 g)Lifespan: 2–3...
Mammals > Sengis & Elephant Shrews
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stuhlmann’s Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Rhynchocyon stuhlmanniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Sengis & Elephant ShrewsSize: Head-body length: 10.2–12.4 in (26–31.5 cm); Tail length: 8.7–10.2 in (22–26 cm)Weight: 15.2–22.9 oz...
Mammals > Rodents & Shrews
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mount Isarog Shrew-ratScientific Name: Chrotomys gonzalesiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Rodents & ShrewsSize: Head-and-body length: 5.9–7.3 in (15.0–18.5 cm); Tail length: 3.5–4.3 in (9.0–11.0 cm)Weight: 3.8–6.0 oz (110–170 g)Lifespan: 2–3...
Mammals > Macroscelids & Sengis
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Grey-faced SengiScientific Name: Rhynchocyon udzungwensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Macroscelids & SengisSize: Total length: 21–23 in (53–58 cm); Head-and-body length: 11–12 in (28–30 cm)Weight: 23–26 oz (650–740 g); largest living...