Javan Mongoose

Herpestes javanicus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).

🇭🇹 Haiti 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇸 Spain 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Species

Herpestes javanicus (Javan Mongoose)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Javan Mongoose?

The scientific name of Javan Mongoose is Herpestes javanicus. It belongs to the genus Herpestes.

Where does Javan Mongoose live?

Javan Mongoose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Fiji.

What family does Javan Mongoose belong to?

Javan Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) belongs to the genus Herpestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

What kingdom does Javan Mongoose belong to?

Javan Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Javan Mongoose?

The closest relatives of Javan Mongoose in the genus Herpestes include Ichneumon, Indischer Mungo, Langnasenichneumon, Collared Mongoose, Crab-eating Mongoose.