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Micropotamogale (dwarf otter shrews)

Synonyms: Kivugale; Mesopotamogale

Wikipedia Abstract

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: \n* Ruwenzori otter shrew (Micropotamogale ruwenzorii) \n* Nimba otter shrew (Micropotamogale lamottei)
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Species

Micropotamogale lamotte
Micropotamogale lamottei (Nimba Otter Shrew) (Vulnerable) (Attributes)
Micropotamogale ruwenzorii (Ruwenzori Otter Shrew) (Attributes)

External References

Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0