🌿Native Nature

Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

Taxonomy

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

About

The marsh mongoose or water mongoose (Atilax paludinosus) is a medium-sized mammal, though large for a mongoose. Its weight can range from 2 to 5.5 kg (4.4 to 12.1 lb), with an average range of 2.5 to 4.1 kg (5.5 to 9.0 lb). From the head to the base of the tail, these animals range from 44 to 62 cm (17 to 24 in), with the tail adding 25–36 cm (9.8–14.2 in). It is a member of the mongoose family and the only member...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Mongoose?
The scientific name of Marsh Mongoose is Atilax paludinosus.
What is the conservation status of Marsh Mongoose?
The Marsh Mongoose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the family Herpestidae.
What genus does Marsh Mongoose belong to?
Marsh Mongoose belongs to the genus Atilax.