Web-footed Tenrec

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iWeb-footed Tenrec
Conservation status
Vulnerable (VU)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Insectivora Family: Tenrecidae Genus: Limnogale Major, 1896 Species: L. mergulus
Binomial name
Limnogale mergulus Major, 1896

The Web-footed Tenrec (Limnogale mergulus) is the only known aquatic tenrec, and is found in eastern Madagascar, Africa. It grows to between 25 and 39 cm, and was once thought to be extinct. It feeds on crabs, water insects, and crayfish. It weighs between 40 and 60 grams, and is considered endangered. It is the only species in the Limnogale genus.

[edit] References

• Afrotheria Specialist Group et al (2006). Limnogale mergulus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is vulnerable
• Bronner, Gary N., Jenkins, Paulina D. (November 16, 2005). Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 72. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
• Animal, Smithsonian Institution, 2005
• Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. Limnogale mergulus. IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.