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Dwarf Ottershrews
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Dwarf Ottershrews

Micropotamogale

Micropotamogale is a genus of small, otter-like tenrecs native to riverine habitats of West African rainforests. They feed on aquatic animals and insects they can find and capture.

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2 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 2 known species

Ruwenzori Ottershrew

speciesMicropotamogale ruwenzorii

Nimba Ottershrew

speciesMicropotamogale lamottei

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