Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Herpestidae
Common Slender Mongoose.
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Herpestes sanguineus
Category
mammals
Family
Herpestidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 550 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding common slender mongoose in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; other/unspecified vertebrates 20%; other plant material 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.