Egyptian Mongoose
Herpestes ichneumon
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
Egyptian Mongoose.
Herpestes ichneumon
Category
mammals
Family
Herpestidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 5.17 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding egyptian 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 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%; endothermic vertebrates 20%; fruit 10%; fish 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
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.