Egyptian mongoose

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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Herpestes

Species

Herpestes ichneumon (Egyptian mongoose)

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 Egyptian mongoose?

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

What is the conservation status of Egyptian mongoose?

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

Where does Egyptian mongoose live?

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

What family does Egyptian mongoose belong to?

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

Is Egyptian mongoose endangered?

No, Egyptian mongoose (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 Egyptian mongoose belong to?

Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Egyptian mongoose?

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