Jackson's Mongoose

Bdeogale jacksoni

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae

About

Jackson's mongoose is a mongoose species native to montane forests in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It appears to be rare and has been classified as Near Threatened since 2008.

Fun Fact

It appears to be rare and has been classified as Near Threatened since 2008.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed in central and southern Kenya and southeastern Uganda, where it was recorded in the Aberdare Range, Mount Kenya and the Mount Elgon mountains at elevations from 300 to 3,300 m (980 to 10,830 ft).

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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