Micropotamogale
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Micropotamogale is a genus of small, otter-like tenrecs native to riverine habitats of West African rainforests. They feed on aquatic animals and insects they can find and capture.
Two species are recognized:
- Ruwenzori Otter Shrew (Micropotamogale ruwenzorii)
- Nimba Otter Shrew (Micropotamogale lamottei)
[edit] References
- ^ Bronner, Gary N.; Jenkins, Paulina D. (November 16, 2005). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 75-76. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
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