Skin Key

General

Image of Insectivora 2 1a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Insectivora - Atelerix albiventris (Wagner, 1841)

Option A
A. The back is covered in spines.
B. The ventral pelage is soft white fur.
C. The tail is vestigial (less than 1/8 the length of the head and body).
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Image of Insectivora 2 1b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Insectivora

Option B
A. The back is not covered in spines.
B. The ventral pelage is not white.
C. The tail is either vestigial or very prominent.
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