Mangouste d'Egypte

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 (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Herpestes

Species

Herpestes ichneumon (Mangouste d'Egypte)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Meloncillo

French Mangouste d'Egypte

German Ichneumon

Similar Species in Herpestes

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Mangouste à long museau

Herpestes naso

Least Concern

Collared Mongoose

Herpestes semitorquatus

Near Threatened

Indian Gray Mongoose

Herpestes edwardsi

Least Concern

Javan Mongoose

Herpestes javanicus

Not Evaluated

Crab-eating Mongoose

Herpestes urva

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mangouste d'Egypte?

The scientific name of Mangouste d'Egypte is Herpestes ichneumon. It belongs to the genus Herpestes.

What is the conservation status of Mangouste d'Egypte?

Mangouste d'Egypte (Herpestes ichneumon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mangouste d'Egypte live?

Mangouste d'Egypte is found in Distributed across Portugal and Spain.. Countries include Portugal, Spain.

What family does Mangouste d'Egypte belong to?

Mangouste d'Egypte (Herpestes ichneumon) belongs to the genus Herpestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

Is Mangouste d'Egypte endangered?

No, Mangouste d'Egypte (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 Mangouste d'Egypte belong to?

Mangouste d'Egypte (Herpestes ichneumon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Mangouste d'Egypte?

The closest relatives of Mangouste d'Egypte in the genus Herpestes include Mangouste à long museau, Collared Mongoose, Indian Gray Mongoose, Javan Mongoose, Crab-eating Mongoose.