Gymnures, also called hairy hedgehogs or moonrats, are mammals belonging to the subfamily Galericinae, in the family Erinaceidae and the order Eulipotyphla. Gymnures resemble rats but are not closely related as they are not rodents; they are instead closely related to hedgehogs, which also belong to Erinaceidae.

gymnure, (subfamily Galericinae), any of eight species of hedgehoglike mammals having a long muzzle with a protruding and mobile snout. Found in Southeast Asia and the Philippines , gymnures have a slim body, a short tail , and long slender limbs and feet.

Dec 10, 2024 · Gymnures, sometimes called hairy hedgehogs, are primarily carnivorous mammals belonging to the subfamily Galericinae under the order Eulipotyphla. They resemble rodents in having slim bodies with long muzzles and slender limbs. However, phylogenetically, they are most closely related to hedgehogs of the subfamily Erinaceinae.

The long-eared gymnure (Hylomys megalotis) is a eulipotyphlan that is found in Laos. This specific type of gymnure has long ears and a long skull compared to that of others. [2] It is also recognized for its broad forefeet, stout claws, and naked hindfeet. [1]

Modern erinaceids are split into two quite distinct subgroups, the spiny hedgehogs (subfamily Erinaceinae) and the soft-furred gymnures (known most correctly as subfamily Hylomyinae, but also often referred to as Echinosorinae or Galericinae). Within the hedgehogs there are 14 species in five well-described genera.

The short-tailed gymnure (Hylomys suillus) is a small mammal from the family of the Erinaceidae. The scientific name of the species is first published by Salomon Müller in 1840.

Echi­nosorex gym­nu­rus is found on the Malay Penin­sula south of about 12 N and also on Bor­neo and Suma­tra. The habi­tat of moon rats is pri­mary and sec­ondary low­land for­est, man­grove swamps, rub­ber plan­ta­tions and other cul­ti­vated areas. They seem to pre­fer moist areas, often near streams, with thick ground veg­e­ta­tion.

The Hainan gymnure (Neohylomys hainanensis) or Hainan moonrat is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Gymnures (Hylomys), often referred to as moonrats, are fascinating creatures that inhabit the dense forests and rugged terrains of Southeast Asia. These unique mammals are not only intriguing due to their physical characteristics but also …

The Hainan Gymnure, also known as the Hainan Moonrat, is a small mammal native to the island of Hainan in southern China. This solitary creature belongs to the family Erinaceidae, commonly referred to as hedgehogs.