The flat-headed kusimanse, Crossarchus platycephalus, is a mongoose endemic to Central Africa, with a range from southern Benin and southern Nigeria through Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo, up to 1,600 meters. It inhabits dense lowland rainforests and damp savannah landscapes. It has a head and body length of 30 to 36 centimeters, a tail of 16 to 21 centimeters, a slender body, dark brown or black fur and a mane on the neck, and males average 1 to 1.5 kilograms. It is mostly terrestrial but climbs trees, likes the fruits of the African oil palm, and is generally carnivorous, seeking invertebrates and small vertebrates. It has been listed as Least Concern since 2008.
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a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
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a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Flat-headed kusimanse (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it livesQuote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Flat-headed kusimanse (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it livesQuote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Flat-headed kusimanse (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it livesQuote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Source Flat-headed kusimanse (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it livesQuote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
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It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
Behavior
It is generally carnivorous and looks for invertebrates and small vertebrates on the forest floor or in rotted tree trunks.
Distribution and habitat
It inhabits dense lowland rainforests and damp savannah landscapes.
Distribution and habitat, where it lives
a range extending from southern Benin and southern Nigeria via Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea to the Central African Republic and the northwest of the Republic of the Congo
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The flat-headed kusimanse (Crossarchus platycephalus) is a mongoose species endemic to Central Africa.
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Average mass 1100 g
Conservation Status
CITES No special status
Behavior
Flat-headed kusimanses are primarily diurnal, social, and elusive
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
commonly used as bushmeat in Africa
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive, relationship to people
reports of them being kept as pets in some regions
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