ARKive - Pyrenean desman - Galemys pyrenaicus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus)

Ryukyu mole (Mogera uchidai)
The single existing specimen of the Ryukyu mole was captured in 1979, but it was not until 1991 that scientists described it and recognised... More 4 Images 0 videos
Russian desman (Desmana moschata)
Desmans belong to the same family as moles but are adapted for a more aquatic lifestyle. They posses a similar long, cylindrical body, but... More 20 Images 8 Videos
Chinese shrew-mole (Uropsilus soricipes)
Information on the Chinese shrew-mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they... More 29 Images 7 Videos
Star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata)
Information on the star-nosed mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Sumatra water shrew (Chimarrogale sumatrana)
This exceptionally rare water-dwelling animal has a body modified for an aquatic life. While it is relatively large for a shrew, the body... More 2 Images 0 videos
Malayan water shrew (Chimarrogale hantu)
This little-known, water-dwelling animal has a body modified for an aquatic life. While it is relatively large for a shrew, the body and... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus)
This ancient and distinctive mammal, capable of secreting toxic saliva, faces very real and immediate threats to its survival. One of... More 12 Images 2 Videos

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