Meloncillo

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Portugal and Spain.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Herpestes

Species

Herpestes ichneumon (Meloncillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Meloncillo

French Mangouste d'Egypte

German Ichneumon

Similar Species in Herpestes

Collared Mongoose

Herpestes semitorquatus

Near Threatened

Indian Gray Mongoose

Herpestes edwardsi

Least Concern

Javan Mongoose

Herpestes javanicus

Not Evaluated

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long-nosed mongoose

Herpestes naso

Least Concern

Crab-eating Mongoose

Herpestes urva

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meloncillo?

The scientific name of Meloncillo is Herpestes ichneumon. It belongs to the genus Herpestes.

What is the conservation status of Meloncillo?

Meloncillo (Herpestes ichneumon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Meloncillo live?

Meloncillo is found in Distributed across Portugal and Spain.. Countries include Portugal, Spain.

What family does Meloncillo belong to?

Meloncillo (Herpestes ichneumon) belongs to the genus Herpestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

Is Meloncillo endangered?

No, Meloncillo (Herpestes ichneumon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Meloncillo belong to?

Meloncillo (Herpestes ichneumon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Meloncillo?

The closest relatives of Meloncillo in the genus Herpestes include Collared Mongoose, Indian Gray Mongoose, Javan Mongoose, long-nosed mongoose, Crab-eating Mongoose.