ARKive - Dimaka - Tahina spectabilis- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Dimaka (Tahina spectabilis)

African wild ass (Equus africanus)
The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is the ancestor of the domestic donkey, and has a similar stocky body shape. The short, smooth... More 11 Images 6 Videos
Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Yellow-headed parrot (Amazona oratrix)
The most distinctive features of this primarily green parrot are its yellow head and the red patch, or speculum, on each wing, which are... More 4 Images 0 videos
Gabela bush shrike (Laniarius amboimensis)
This rare and handsome bird has white underparts, predominantly black wings, and an extremely striking rusty-red cap. Like other Laniarius... More 2 Images 0 videos
Flores green-pigeon (Treron floris)
Information on the Flores green-pigeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively... More 26 Images 1 Video
Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos
Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala)
The Cuban Amazon is a green parrot with dark edging to its feathers giving a scaled appearance. The head is a distinctive combination of... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Red-breasted blackbird (Sturnella militaris)
The red-breasted blackbird is so-named for the spectacular pinkish-red patch found on the breast and throat of the adult male. With the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their... More 16 Images 2 Videos
American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is also the only kestrel... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor)
Information on the lesser grey shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 1 Video
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Sucre water frog (Telmatobius simonsi)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 2 Images 0 videos
Guinea baboon (Papio papio)
Information on the Guinea baboon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Bonnetia (Bonnetia cordifolia)
Information on Bonnetia cordifolia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
The southern three banded armadillo is remarkable for being one of the few armadillo species capable of rolling into a ball. The... More 6 Images 0 videos
Southern reedbuck (Redunca arundinum)
An elegant antelope of Africa’s grasslands, the southern reedbuck can be identified by the distinctive dark lines that run down the front of... More 10 Images 0 videos
African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)
The African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) is the largest tortoise of the African mainland, and is surpassed in size only by the... More 17 Images 0 videos
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chrysophyllum (Chrysophyllum euryphyllum)
Information on Chrysophyllum euryphyllum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Grey kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus)
The grey kestrel is a fairly small and stocky bird of prey with, as its common name suggests, entirely slate grey plumage, which contrasts... More 8 Images 0 videos
Spotted snout-burrower (Hemisus guttatus)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus pauliani)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 3 Images 0 videos
Somali courser (Cursorius somalensis)
Information on the Somali courser (Cursorius somalensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Black-masked finch (Coryphaspiza melanotis)
Species information is currently being researched and written, and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video
Spot-tailed earless lizard (Holbrookia lacerata)
Information on the spot-tailed earless lizard (Holbrookia lacerata) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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