Lesser hedgehog tenrec
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The lesser hedgehog tenrec is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is the only species in the genus Echinops and is named in honour of Charles Telfair. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Echinops telfairi
Mass: 5.4 oz (Adult)
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Gestation period: 61 – 68 days
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Size: between 5.5 and 7 inches
Family: Tenrecidae
Source: Encyclopedia of Life