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Egyptian mongoose

Mammals

The Egyptian mongoose, Herpestes ichneumon, also known as the ichneumon, is a mongoose native to the grasslands, savannas and shrublands of Africa and to parts of the Mediterranean Basin in North Africa, the Middle East and the Iberian Peninsula, although it is in some doubt whether it is native or introduced in Iberia. It has long, coarse grey to reddish brown fur flecked with brown and yellow, a pointed snout and a black-tipped tail, and it weighs roughly 1.7 to 4 kilograms. It is diurnal and lives in swampy and marshy habitats near streams, rivers, lakes and coasts, and it does not occur in deserts. It preys on rodents, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects, eats fruit and eggs, and attacks venomous snakes. Because of its widespread occurrence it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Carnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Threats
Biological Resource Use 1
Relationship to People
Hunted or Fished 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Body Size Band
Medium 2
Activity Pattern
Diurnal 1
Lifespan
12 2
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Herpestes, Taxa
Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)

In Biome

Grassland, Biomes
Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)
Savanna, Biomes
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Wetlands, Biomes
Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)

In Ecosystem

Doñana, Ecosystems
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In the Other Atlases

Found In

Algeria

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
from Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia into Libya
Egypt

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives (2)
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives (2)
from northern Egypt across the Sinai Peninsula
Libya

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
from Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia into Libya
Morocco

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
from Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia into Libya
Portugal

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
It has been recorded in Portugal from north of the Douro River to the south
Spain

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
in Spain from the central plateau, Andalucía to the Strait of Gibraltar
Tunisia

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Source Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
from Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia into Libya
Sources
1. Egyptian mongoose (Wikipedia)
  • Lead
    Because of its widespread occurrence, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
  • Behaviour and ecology
    The Egyptian mongoose is diurnal.
  • Threats
    the Egyptian mongoose is affected by snaring in agricultural areas
  • Lead, system
    native to the tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands of Africa
  • Distribution and habitat
    in Spain from the central plateau, Andalucía to the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Distribution and habitat, where it lives
    It has been recorded in Portugal from north of the Douro River to the south
  • Distribution and habitat, where it lives (2)
    from northern Egypt across the Sinai Peninsula
  • Distribution and habitat, where it lives (3)
    from Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia into Libya
  • Behaviour and ecology, diet
    It preys on rodents, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
  • Lead, living or extinct
    The Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), also known as ichneumon (), is a mongoose species native to the tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands of Africa and around the Mediterranean Basin in North Africa, the Middle East and the Iberian Peninsula.
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2. AnAge (Human Ageing Genomic Resources): AnAge entry for Herpestes ichneumon
AnAge (Human Ageing Genomic Resources)
  • Life history traits, adult weight
    Adult weight 2,200 g
  • Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits, observations
    In the wild, these animals may live up to 12 years
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