The Toymany Lowland Streaked Tenrec figurine features bold striping, fine quill texture, and lifelike colors, creating a striking and unique addition to any wildlife collection.
The Toymany Lowland Streaked Tenrec measures: 2.4" L x 1.1" W x 1.1" H
The Toymany Lowland Streaked Tenrec figurine captures this unusual Madagascar mammal with excellent texture and vibrancy. Its sculpt highlights the tenrec’s spiky coat, elongated snout, and distinctive yellow‑and‑black striping. The quills are finely detailed, giving the model an appealing tactile look, while the paintwork is crisp and expressive. Small but full of character, this figure stands out in any collection focused on rare or lesser‑known species.
The Lowland Streaked Tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) is a small insect‑eating mammal native to Madagascar’s rainforests. Covered in sharp quills and bold yellow‑and‑black stripes, it uses its spines for defense and, uniquely, for communication through stridulation—producing sound by rubbing specialized quills together. Tenrecs forage for earthworms and invertebrates and often live in family groups. Habitat loss is a concern, but the species remains locally common in suitable forest environments.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Hand Painted. Made of durable synthetic material.
Product Code: TML-00419
Toymany #419
by Toymany
3+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.