Black-legged Mongoose
Bdeogale nigripes
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae
About
The black-footed mongoose is a mongoose species native to Central Africa, where it inhabits deep deciduous forests from eastern Nigeria to the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008. It is omnivorous and feeds on ants, termites, Orthoptera, small rodents, frogs, lizards and fruits. It is mostly solitary and nocturnal.
Fun Fact
It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to Central Africa, where it inhabits deep deciduous forests from eastern Nigeria to the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Diet
Feeds on ants, termites, Orthoptera, small rodents, frogs, lizards and fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance