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What is the scientific name of the Dinagat gymnure?
Podogymnura aureospinula
Which order and family does the Dinagat gymnure belong to?
Order Erinaceomorpha, Family Erinaceidae
Where is the Dinagat gymnure found?
Dinagat and Bucas Grande Island in Mindanao
What is the total length range of the Dinagat gymnure?
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What are some characteristics of the Dinagat gymnure?
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The Dinagat gymnure is a commonly known species.
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In what type of habitat is the Dinagat gymnure commonly found?
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What is the scientific name of the Dinagat gymnure?
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What is the total length of the Dinagat gymnure?
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The Dinagat gymnure is only found in Dinagat and Bucas Grande Island.
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What is the primary habitat of the Giant golden-crowned flying fox?
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Which bat is described as having golden fur on top of its head?
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The thumb of the Giant golden-crowned flying fox is unusually long at ___ mm.
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Populations of the Giant golden-crowned flying fox are increasing.
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Which of the following regions does the Giant golden-crowned flying fox not inhabit?
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Study Notes
Taxonomy
- Podogymnura aureospinula belongs to the order Erinaceomorpha and family Erinaceidae.
- Commonly known as the Dinagat gymnure.
Geographic Distribution
- Endemic to Dinagat and Bucas Grande Islands, located in Mindanao, Philippines.
Physical Description
- Total body length ranges from 249 to 284 mm, indicating a relatively large size for a gymnure.
- Features a long and slender snout, small eyes, and a short tail.
- Dorsal fur consists of soft hairs interspersed with long, stiff guard hairs that have a golden hue, contrasted by a grey underfur.
Habitat and Ecology
- Typically found in moderately common populations within primary and secondary forests.
- Also inhabits adjacent regenerating second growth areas.
- Ecological aspects of this species remain poorly understood, indicating a need for further research.
Podogymnura aureospinula
- Commonly known as the Dinagat gymnure.
- Range limited to Dinagat and Bucas Grande Island in Mindanao.
- Total body length measures between 249-284 mm.
- Features a long, slender snout, small eyes, and a short tail.
- Dorsal fur consists of soft hairs mixed with golden-stiff guard hairs over grey underfur.
- Habitat preference includes primary and secondary forests, as well as regenerating second growth areas.
- Ecological knowledge about the species remains insufficient.
Acerodon jubatus
- Known as the giant golden-crowned flying fox or goldencrowned fruit bat.
- Largest bat species, with forearm lengths ranging from 165-215 mm and weights between 900-1400 g.
- Endemic to the primary and secondary forests of the Philippines, excluding the Palawan Faunal Region and the Babuyan and Batanes groups.
- Distinguished by golden fur on the head from between the eyes to the nape or shoulders.
- Wing membranes display medium to dark brown colors with irregular pale and dark blotches.
- Characterized by an unusually long and thick thumb measuring 65-75 mm.
- Frequently roosts in mixed-species colonies with Pteropus vampyrus in large trees.
- Populations are experiencing severe decline due to habitat destruction and intensive hunting, with potential extinction observed in Siquijor.
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Description
Philippine Red List of threatened wild fauna PART I - VERTEBRATES
