Family

Herpestidae

25 species in this taxon

Herpestidae (Herpestidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 25 known species. Key genus groups include Atilax, Bdeogale, Crossarchus, Dologale, Helogale, and Herpestes. Among its members, 2 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).