Rhynchocyon
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Rhynchocyon chrysopygus |
Rhynchocyon is a genus of elephant shrew in the Macroscelididae family. It contains the following species:
- Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew, Rhynchocyon chrysopygus
- Checkered Elephant Shrew, Rhynchocyon cirnei
- Black and Rufous Elephant Shrew, Rhynchocyon petersi
- Grey-faced Sengi, Rhynchocyon udzungwensis [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Schlitter, Duane A. (2005-11-16). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 84-85. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ AFP: Shrew's who: New mammal enters the book of life
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