Wildlifeof Sumatra
Dwarf Gymnure
Moonrat, Gymnures & Shrews
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Hylomys parvus
Basic stats
Range
Mount Kerinci, Sumatra
Gestation period
About 30–35 days
Size
About 10–13cm
The dwarf gymnure is a small gymnure found only at Mount Kerinci in Sumatra. It was first described as a separate taxon in 1916 but was not considered a valid species until it was examined more closely in 1994. It measures only about 10–13 cm, has a foul scent, especially when threatened, a lifespan of about 2 years and a gestation period of about 30–35 days (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Dwarf Gymnure found?
- Mount Kerinci, Sumatra
- How long is the gestation period of the Dwarf Gymnure?
- About 30–35 days
- How big is the Dwarf Gymnure?
- About 10–13cm