The dwarf gymnure (''Hylomys parvus'') is a gymnure found only at Mount Kerinci,

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. It is listed by the

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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.

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Hylomys Mammals of Indonesia Mammals of Asia Mammals described in 1916 {{erinaceidae-stub