1,909 observationsLeast Concern
Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Carnivora βΊFamily: Herpestidae βΊGenus: Herpestes
About
The slender mongoose (Galerella sanguinea), also known as the black-tipped mongoose or the black-tailed mongoose, is a very common species of mongoose of sub-Saharan Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Slender Mongoose is Herpestes sanguineus.
- The Common Slender Mongoose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the family Herpestidae.
- Common Slender Mongoose belongs to the genus Herpestes.