Russell A. Mittermeier;Don E. Wilson
Setifer setosus
Sign in to saveAlso known as large Madagascar hedgehog, sokina, greater hedgehog tenrec
species of mammal
Species
Least ConcernSPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderAfrosoricida
- FamilyTenrecidae
Maximum longevity: 14.1 years (captivity) Observations: Gestation in this animal varies with ambient temperature, being shorter when temperatures are higher (Ronald Nowak 1999).
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- gestation period
- 67
- taxon common name
- Großer Igeltanrek
- longest observed lifespan
- 14.1
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The greater hedgehog tenrec (Setifer setosus), also known as the large Madagascar hedgehog or sokina, is a species of mammal in the family Tenrecidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical forests, shrubland and grassland, savanna, rural gardens, and urban areas.
It is the only species in the genus Setifer. Despite the close resemblance, it is not closely related to hedgehogs. Similarly to hedgehogs, neoplasia is common within the species and plays a significant role in morbidity and mortality.