Collared Mongoose vs

Herpestes semitorquatus compared with Vibrio mimicus

Key Differences

  • Collared Mongoose is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Collared Mongoose
Kingdom Animalia (动物界) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (脊索动物门) Proteobacteria (變形菌門)
Class Mammalia (哺乳動物) Gammaproteobacteria (γ-变形菌纲)
Order Carnivora (食肉目) Enterobacterales (腸桿菌目)
Family Herpestidae Vibrionaceae
Genus Herpestes Vibrio
Species Herpestes semitorquatus Vibrio mimicus

Conservation Status

Collared Mongoose

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Collared Mongoose
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Collared Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Collared Mongoose

The Collared Mongoose, known scientifically as <em>Herpestes semitorquatus</em>, is a small carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. <em>Herpestes semitorquatus</em> is characterised by a distinctive pale collar or band of lighter fur around the neck region, which gives the species its common name and differentiates it from other mongoose species within the genus. Mongooses of the genus Herpestes are typically agile, terrestrial predators that inhabit a range of forested and scrubland environments. They are generally known to feed on invertebrates, small vertebrates, and eggs. Detailed biological traits including typical lifespan, body length, and weight are poorly documented for this species in available literature. The Collared Mongoose is currently assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, indicating that while the species does not yet qualify as threatened, it is considered to be close to qualifying, and monitoring of population trends is warranted.

拟霍乱弧菌(Vibrio mimicus)与霍乱弧菌密切相关但生化特性有所区别,是革兰氏阴性弧形杆菌。栖息于热带和亚热带海洋环境的沿岸海水、河口和贝类中。这种兼性厌氧细菌可引起食用受污染生海鲜的人发生胃肠道疾病。

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