The Giant Otter Shrew (Potamogale velox) is an insectivore that inhabits the Dzanga-Sangha tropical rainforest of Cameroon, where it lives along streams and in swamps. It is the only member of the genus Potamogale. It is characterized by a long, flat tail, which it uses for swimming. The Giant Otter Shrew feeds underwater on frogs, fish, crabs, and mollusks, which it locates with the thick bristles on its snout.

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• Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern

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