46 observationsLeast Concern
Black-legged Mongoose
Bdeogale nigripes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Herpestidae ›Genus: Bdeogale
About
The black-footed mongoose (Bdeogale nigripes) is a species of mongoose found in central Africa. Unlike most similar species, the black-footed mongoose has only 4 toes on each limb rather than 5. The black-footed mongoose is closely related to Jackson's mongoose, which is of the same subgenus Galeriscus and are sometimes considered conspecific. The black-footed mongoose inhabits the tropical belt from east Nigeria to north-east Zaire and to north Angola.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-legged Mongoose is Bdeogale nigripes.
- The Black-legged Mongoose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the family Herpestidae.
- Black-legged Mongoose belongs to the genus Bdeogale.