Madagascar Reference Libraries

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Von der Deckens Sifaka Propithecus deckenii
2012-05-30 16:37:35


Lowland Streaked Tenrec
2012-04-02 14:40:05

The Lowland Streaked Tenrec, (Hemicentetes semispinosus), is a species of mammal in the Tenrecidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is tropical lowland rain forest in the northern and eastern parts of Madagascar. This small tenrec is about 4.8 to 6.5 inches in length and weighs about 7 ounces. It has a long snout and limbs, and a vestigal (seemingly useless) tail. It is...

2012-04-02 14:05:59


2012-04-02 13:20:02

The Greater Hedgehog Tenrec, (Setifer setosus), also known as the Large Madagascar Hedgehog, is a species of tenrec in the Tenrecidae family. It is the only species in the genus Setifer. Despite its resemblance to the hedgehog, it is of no relation. The Greater Hedgehog Tenrec is native to Madagascar. It has a wide range of habitats including, but not limited to, subtropical and tropical...

Afrotropic Ecozone
2009-07-01 11:55:58


Nephilengys borbonica
2009-06-17 13:15:28

Nephilengys borbonica is a species of spider native to Madagascar and nearby islands (the Mascarene Islands, Comoro Islands and the Seychelles). In Madagascar, this species is commonly found in houses and buildings. In RÃ©union, it can be found in cloud forests up to 4,900 feet. The species name borbonica refers to the island of RÃ©union, which was called Bourbon until 1848. The adult...

Grey-headed Lovebird Agapornis cana
2009-06-04 22:22:11


Comet Moth
2009-04-28 21:01:20


2009-02-16 17:42:07

The Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor) is the only species of bird in the family Leptosomatidae. It is usually placed in the order Coraciiformes, which includes kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers. Some evidence actually places this bird within or near to Falconiformes. It is commonly known to English speakers by its French name, Courol. The Cuckoo-roller inhabits forests and woodlands of...

Giant Coua
2009-01-17 16:39:14

The Giant Coua (Coua gigas) is a species of bird from the cuckoo family that is found in western and southeastern Madagascar. Its habitat is dry forest lowlands up to 2300 feet in elevation. Though it is established as Least Concern by the IUCN, this species only thrives in the biological hot spot of Madagascar, and such is warranted as a species of conservational concern. There are 10 species...

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