Hemicentetes semispinosus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
MAMMALIA |
AFROSORICIDA |
TENRECIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Hemicentetes semispinosus |
| Species Authority: |
(G. Cuvier, 1798) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Lowland Streaked Tenrec |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Assessed: |
2008 |
| Assessor/s |
Jenkins, P. & Goodman, S. (IUCN SSC Afrotheria Specialist Group - Tenrec Section) |
| Evaluator/s: |
Rathbun, G. (Afrotheria Red List Authority) & Hoffmann, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team) |
Justification:
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, high local population abundance and high tolerance to anthropogenic habitats.
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| History: |
| 2006 |
– |
Least Concern
(IUCN 2006)
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| 1996 |
– |
Lower Risk/least concern
(Baillie and Groombridge 1996)
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is endemic to Madagascar. It occurs in the eastern and northern parts of the island from sea level to 1,550 m asl.
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| Countries: |
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| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
The species is very abundant, including in urban areas.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
It is found in primary and secondary tropical humid forest, and also occurs in agricultural land and gardens. This species is often found in pseudo-steppe (anthropogenically created grasslands).
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
There are no major threats to this species and it adapts well to anthropogenic environments. It is sometimes hunted for food.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
This species occurs in numerous protected areas including Pic d’Ivohibe, Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve, Mantadia National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Masoala National Park, Andringitra National Park, and Analamazaotra Special Reserve.
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