🌿Native Nature

Ansorge's Kusimanse

Crossarchus ansorgei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Herpestidae ›Genus: Crossarchus

About

The Angolan kusimanse (Crossarchus ansorgei), also known as Ansorge's kusimanse, is a species of small mongoose. There are two recognized subspecies: C. a. ansorgei, found in Angola; and C. a. nigricolor, found in DR Congo, which do not have overlapping ranges. It prefers rainforest type habitat, and avoids regions inhabited by humans. It grows to 12–18 inches in length, with a 6–10 inch long tail, and weighs 1–3 lb. Little is known about this species of kusimanse,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ansorge's Kusimanse?
The scientific name of Ansorge's Kusimanse is Crossarchus ansorgei.
What is the conservation status of Ansorge's Kusimanse?
The Ansorge's Kusimanse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the family Herpestidae.
What genus does Ansorge's Kusimanse belong to?
Ansorge's Kusimanse belongs to the genus Crossarchus.