Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Hemicentetes semispinosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderAfrosoricida (Golden Moles and Tenrecs)
- FamilyTenrecidae (Tenrecs)
- GenusHemicentetes (Streaked Tenrecs)
- SpeciesHemicentetes semispinosus (Lowland Streaked Tenrec)
About the Lowland Streaked Tenrec
The lowland streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) is a small tenrec found in Madagascar. It belongs to the family Tenrecidae in the order Afrosoricida, and more specifically to the subfamily of the spiny tenrecs Tenrecinae. Its natural habitats are in tropical lowland rain forests in northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.
It is very closely related to the highland streaked tenrec. The lowland streaked tenrec is found in the northern and eastern regions of Madagascar. Its habitat includes primary and secondary tropical forests, shrubland, and agricultural land. It lives at low elevations, up to 1,550 m (5,090 ft) above sea level.
The average body size for H. semispinosus is a length of 140 mm (5.5 in), but adults have been recorded to grow up to a maximum of 172 mm (6.8 in). Body weight of this species can range from 125 to 280 g (4.4 to 9.9 oz). This species has a black, spiny pelage with yellow or chestnut-brown stripes that run the length of the body. A median yellow stripe runs down the rostrum along with one dorsal and two lateral stripes that mark the length of the body and may serve as a warning... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lowland Streaked Tenrec in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lowland Streaked Tenrec in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Lowland Streaked Tenrec sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lowland Streaked Tenrec in Ranomafana National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Lowland Streaked Tenrec in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.