1,802 observationsLeast Concern
Egyptian Mongoose
Herpestes ichneumon
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia โบPhylum: Chordata โบClass: Mammalia โบOrder: Carnivora โบFamily: Herpestidae โบGenus: Herpestes
About
The Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), also known as the ichneumon, is a species of mongoose. It may be a reservoir host for visceral leishmaniasis in Sudan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Egyptian Mongoose is Herpestes ichneumon.
- The Egyptian Mongoose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the family Herpestidae.
- Egyptian Mongoose belongs to the genus Herpestes.