Indian Gray Mongoose

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Italy, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇼 Kuwait

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Carnivora (食肉目)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Herpestes

Species

Herpestes edwardsi (Indian Gray Mongoose)

Names in Other Languages

German Indischer Mungo

Similar Species in Herpestes

Collared Mongoose

Herpestes semitorquatus

Near Threatened

Egyptian mongoose

Herpestes ichneumon

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 Indian Gray Mongoose?

The scientific name of Indian Gray Mongoose is Herpestes edwardsi. It belongs to the genus Herpestes.

What is the conservation status of Indian Gray Mongoose?

Indian Gray Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian Gray Mongoose live?

Indian Gray Mongoose is found in Distributed across Italy, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Italy, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Indian Gray Mongoose belong to?

Indian Gray Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) belongs to the genus Herpestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

Is Indian Gray Mongoose endangered?

No, Indian Gray Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian Gray Mongoose belong to?

Indian Gray Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Gray Mongoose?

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