Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Carnivora (식육목)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Bdeogale

Species

Bdeogale omnivora (Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose)

Names in Other Languages

French Mangouste de Sokoke

German Sokoke-Buschschwanzmanguste

Similar Species in Bdeogale

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black-footed mongoose

Bdeogale nigripes

Least Concern

Bushy-tailed Mongoose

Bdeogale crassicauda

Least Concern

Jackson’s Mongoose

Bdeogale jacksoni

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose?

The scientific name of Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose is Bdeogale omnivora. It belongs to the genus Bdeogale.

What is the conservation status of Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose?

Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose (Bdeogale omnivora) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose belong to?

Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose (Bdeogale omnivora) belongs to the genus Bdeogale, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

Is Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose endangered?

Yes, Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose (Bdeogale omnivora) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose belong to?

Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose (Bdeogale omnivora) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose?

The closest relatives of Sokoke Bushy-tailed Mongoose in the genus Bdeogale include black-footed mongoose, Bushy-tailed Mongoose, Jackson’s Mongoose.