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  • Other near endemic mammal species living at the middle to upper reaches of eastern mountains include the rice tenrec (Oryzorictes tetradactylus), found only in the south central highlands, highland streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes nigriceps), several shrew-tenrecs (e.g. Microgale gracilis, M. gymnorhyncha, and M. monticola), and a species of tuft-tailed rat (Eliurus majori).

    Madagascar ericoid thickets 2008

  • The streaked tenrec Hemicentetes nigriceps eats earthworms.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • This is Hemicentetes nigriceps, P.J. says, the famous earthworm specialist.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • The streaked tenrec Hemicentetes nigriceps eats earthworms.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • This is Hemicentetes nigriceps, P.J. says, the famous earthworm specialist.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • Hemicentetes nigriceps, P. J. Stephenson’s biting tenrec.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • Hemicentetes nigriceps, P. J. Stephenson’s biting tenrec.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

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