Furthermore, now that we have the genus Galegeeska represented on this thread, I suspect that an even larger update covering every other genus of sengi is due to be imminent, is that correct?
The Zoochat Photographic Guide to the Afrotheria
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You know this isn't your thread right?After coming back to this thread, I am proud to announce that both species of the newish genus Galegeeska are now fully represented (in photographic media) here on ZooChat. With the Rufous Sengi (Galegeeska rufescens) now considered as a part of this genus, alongside the Somali Sengi (Galegeeska revoilii) whose rediscovery was a partial reason for its formation. After dealing with improper formation that came from the original iteration of this post, here’s to the following in its newest form:
*prior to 2020, both species were once part of the genus Elephantulus
Rufous Sengi (Galegeeska* rufescens)
The range of this species extends across much of east-central Africa, from eastern Ethiopia south through Kenya and Somalia into Tanzania.
Two of six recognized subspecies are represented:
G. r. peasei - photo by @Giant Eland
G. r. pulcher - photo by @Tomek
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Galegeeska rufescens (peasei)
Galegeeska rufescens (pulcher)
Somali Sengi (Galegeeska* revoilli)
Endemic to northern Somalia and Djibouti
Monotypic, no known subspecies are recognized
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Galegeeska revoilii - photo by @Giant Eland
To close off this post, two of these photos were taken by the one and only user “Giant Eland”, who recently captured these images in the wilds of Ethiopia and Djibouti respectively.
@Chlidonias Originally, the way I arranged the post was even more so like an official update to the thread; but since TeaLovingDave didn’t like how the post was setup, I had to make some alterations.
Otherwise, yes, this isn’t my thread, and I now acknowledge my participation in respect of its creator’s requirements.
Otherwise, yes, this isn’t my thread, and I now acknowledge my participation in respect of its creator’s requirements.
You pretty much didn't change it at all
despite my saying via PM that I wanted you to repost it in the same format as your post awhile ago relating to Cape Rock Sengi which provided only the photo, the taxonomic name and the source of the photo.I'll edit your post this time rather than deleting it entirely as I did the first version
Admittedly, after I got a little carried away with how I presented the genus Galegeeska in the thread, another recent image provided by @Giant Eland now fulfills the previous lack of photographs. With the following image, it is the first media representation of this species on ZooChat:
Elephantulus rupestris
[Edit] My apologies for not following through with my promises, it seemed I didn’t understand how you wanted me to format my post without being more plagiaristic than the original already seemed; so my apologies for that as well.
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All this talk about sengis, but let's not forget to update the precious golden moles as well!!
In theory the more important group to now have represented within the gallery
we now only lack one Afrothere group (where living animals are concerned, anyhow).
In theory the more important group to now have represented within the gallery
And believe me I'd love to close this out for myself and zoochat alike!!
Following the recent postings of the following images to the media gallery. We now have two clear photos of a living specimen of P. rozeti!!
Both of these images depict the same individual, and were each taken by fellow member @Rayane !
North African Sengi (Petrosaltator rozeti) - ZooChat
Petrosaltator rozeti ssp.
North African Sengi (Petrosaltator rozeti) - ZooChat
Petrosaltator rozeti ssp.
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I wasn't aware of the subspecies within Petrosaltator rozeti. Since this was a wild individual, I would be able to link it to one or the other subspecies if someone can tell me more about the supposed range of both ssp?
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Mmh, interesting. This is a nominal subspecies then, although I have doubts about the rigidity and viability of subspecies given the range and potential for interconnexion.