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Leuser Gymnure
The Leuser gymnure (''Hylomys vorax'') is a gymnure from the island of Sumatra in Indonesia that was described formally for the first time in 2023. The holotype was collected in 1939 by Frederick A. Ulmer in the upper parts of Gunung Leuser, Sumatra. It is only known from above sea level on Gunung Leuser. Its specific name derives from its voracious behavior described by F. Ulmer. Mitochondrial DNA analysis differentiates this species from '' Hylomys parvus'', inhabiting similar mountain forests in Gunung Kerinci, on the same island of Sumatra, and from ''Hylomys maxi Max's short-tailed gymnure (''Hylomys maxi'') is a gymnure that lives in Malaysia and Indonesia. It was previously recognized as a subspecies of '' H. suillus'', but now is regarded as a full species. Distribution and habitat In Sumatra (Indon ...'', a congeneric species inhabiting lower areas. References Hylomys Mammals described in 2023 {{Improve categories, date=January 2024 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gymnure
Gymnures, also called hairy hedgehogs or moonrats, are mammals belonging to the subfamily Galericinae, in the family Erinaceidae and the order Eulipotyphla. Gymnures resemble rats but are not closely related as they are not rodents; they are instead closely related to hedgehogs, which also belong to Erinaceidae. They are thought to have appeared in Eastern Asia before their closest relatives, and changed little from the original ancestor, which is thought to have been also the ancestor of the shrews. Description Although the gymnures are more closely related to the hedgehogs, full-grown gymnures superficially resemble large rats, shrews, and opossums. The gymnure's body plan is believed to resemble that of the earliest mammals, with a large, toothy head about 1/3 the length of the total body, a naked furless tail for balance and thermoregulatory purposes, and a plantigrade stance. In direct contrast to the closely related hedgehogs, gymnures are not spiny. They also have an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunung Leuser
Leuser Range or Mount Leuser (, ) is a stratovolcano located in the Aceh province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is part of the Leuser Ecosystem, which is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world and a key conservation area for endangered species. Etymology The origin of the names, Loser and Leuser, are obscure. One source informs that Leuser is a Gayo word meaning “place where animals go to die”. Local folk lore provides a not-unrelated story: a Dutch officer was hunting deer on the Leuser Range in colonial times and accidentally shot his hunting partner on the Loser peak. The porters, accompanying the party, used the Gayo word, ''los'', meaning “dead”, to describe the fate of the partner. Mounts Loser and Leuser, by comparison with Mount Tanpa Nama, rise from the east with precipitous drop-offs on their western faces over the rugged escarpment towards the west coast of Aceh. Most trekkers set Mount Loser as their objective, being the higher and mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylomys Parvus
The dwarf gymnure (''Hylomys parvus'') is a gymnure found only at Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the stat ... as a vulnerable species due to a restricted range. The dwarf gymnure was first described as a separate taxon in 1916, but it was not considered a valid species until it was more closely examined in 1994. This small animal, measuring only 4-5 inches, has a foul scent, especially when threatened. It has an average lifespan of about 2 years and a gestation period of about 30–35 days. References Hylomys Mammals of Indonesia Mammals of Asia Mammals described in 1916 {{erinaceidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumatra
Sumatra () is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia. It is the largest island that is fully within Indonesian territory, as well as the list of islands by area, sixth-largest island in the world at 482,286.55 km2 (182,812 mi.2), including adjacent islands such as the Simeulue Island, Simeulue, Nias Island, Nias, Mentawai Islands, Mentawai, Enggano Island, Enggano, Riau Islands, Bangka Belitung and Krakatoa archipelago. Sumatra is an elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest–southeast axis. The Indian Ocean borders the northwest, west, and southwest coasts of Sumatra, with the island chain of Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai Islands, Mentawai, and Enggano off the western coast. In the northeast, the narrow Strait of Malacca separates the island from the Malay Peninsula, which is an extension of the Eurasian continent. In the southeast, the narrow Sunda Strait, containing the Krakatoa archipelago, separates Sumatra from Java. The northern tip of Sumatra is near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylomys Maxi
Max's short-tailed gymnure (''Hylomys maxi'') is a gymnure that lives in Malaysia and Indonesia. It was previously recognized as a subspecies of '' H. suillus'', but now is regarded as a full species. Distribution and habitat In Sumatra (Indonesia), this species has been found between above sea level. On the Malay Peninsula The Malay Peninsula is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. The landmass runs approximately north–south, and at its terminus, it is the southernmost point of the Asian continental mainland. The area contains Peninsular Malaysia, Southern Tha ..., its range is restricted to between above sea level. Its northern range on the peninsula may extend into very southern Thailand. References Hylomys Mammals described in 1933 Taxa named by Henri Jacob Victor Sody {{Improve categories, date=January 2024 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylomys
''Hylomys'' is a small genus of the family Erinaceidae. ''Hylomys'' species, like all species in the subfamily Galericinae, are known as gymnures or moonrats. Their closest relatives include the fossil '' Lantanotherium'' and '' Thaiagymnura'' and the living '' Neotetracus'' and '' Neohylomys''. Members of this genus are found in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is the geographical United Nations geoscheme for Asia#South-eastern Asia, southeastern region of Asia, consisting of the regions that are situated south of China, east of the Indian subcontinent, and northwest of the Mainland Au ... and Eastern Asia. Species * '' Hylomys megalotis'' Jenkins & M. F. Robinson, 2002 (Long-eared gymnure) * '' Hylomys parvus'' Robinson & Kloss, 1916 (Dwarf gymnure) * '' Hylomys suillus'' S. Müller, 1840 (Short-tailed gymnure) References Gymnures Mammal genera Taxa named by Johannes Peter Müller {{erinaceidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
