Micropotamogale
| Micropotamogale | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Afrosoricida |
| Family: | Tenrecidae |
| Subfamily: | Potamogalinae |
| Genus: |
Micropotamogale Balsac, 1954 |
| Species | |
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:
The Ruwenzori otter shrew is considered Near Threatened, while the Nimba otter shrew is Endangered by the IUCN.
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