The Desmans or tribe Desmanini are one of several tribes of the mole family Talpidae.

This tribe consists of two species of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivores found in Europe. Both species are considered to be vulnerable. They have webbed paws and their front paws are not designed for digging.

The list of species is:

• Genus Desmana
• Russian Desman (D. moschata)
• Genus Galemys
• Pyrenean Desman (G. pyrenaicus)

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