Citron vs Indian Gray Mongoose
Citrus medica compared with Herpestes edwardsi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Indian Gray Mongoose |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Herpestidae |
| Genus | Citrus | Herpestes |
| Species | Citrus medica | Herpestes edwardsi |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernIndian Gray Mongoose
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Indian Gray Mongoose |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Indian Gray Mongoose
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Italy, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Indian Gray Mongoose
No description available.
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