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Pousargues's mongoose

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Pousargues's mongoose, Dologale dybowskii, also known as the African tropical savannah mongoose, is a mongoose native to Central Africa and the only species in the genus Dologale. Its range runs from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan through the Central African Republic to western Uganda. It is brown with a grey belly and face, a bushy tail and strong claws on the front feet, with a body length of 25 to 33 centimeters and a tail of 16 to 23 centimeters. It was first described in 1893 from specimens collected in 1892, and a genetic study found it to be the sister species of the genus Helogale. It is listed as data deficient on the IUCN Red List because little is known about its distribution and ecology.

Facts
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Conservation Status
Data Deficient 2
Body Size Band
Small 1
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Child Taxon Of

Dologale, Taxa
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In Biome

Savanna, Biomes
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Source Pousargues's mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
ranges from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Central African Republic to western Uganda

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Pousargues's mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
ranges from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Central African Republic to western Uganda

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Pousargues's mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
ranges from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Central African Republic to western Uganda

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Pousargues's mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
ranges from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Central African Republic to western Uganda
Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web: Dologale dybowskii (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web
  • Physical Description
    its weight ranges from 300 to 400 grams
  • Habitat
    It has also been spotted in the savanna forests of Mubende
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2. Pousargues's mongoose (Wikipedia)
  • Lead
    It is listed as data deficient on the IUCN Red List as little is known about its distribution and ecology.
  • Distribution and habitat
    ranges from northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Central African Republic to western Uganda
  • Lead, living or extinct
    Pousargues's mongoose (Dologale dybowskii), also known as the African tropical savannah mongoose, is a mongoose native to Central Africa.
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