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Bornean short-tailed gymnure

The Bornean short-tailed gymnure (Hylomys dorsalis) is a gymnure. It was previously recognized as a subspecies of H. suillus, but it was elevated to full species in 2023.

It is endemic to mountain areas in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei in northern Borneo.

Description

Adults in the Bornean population display a distinct to faint black sagittal stripe, generally restricted to the nape/shoulder area, but can extend to the rump.

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