Striped Vontsira

Galidictis fasciata

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Carnivora · Eupleridae

About

The broad-striped Malagasy mongoose or broad-striped vontsira is a species of small mongooses native to Eastern Madagascar. The species contains two known subspecies.

Fun Fact

The species contains two known subspecies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to eastern Madagascar.

Diet

Diet mainly consists of insects, small reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals, which it digs out from soil and leaf litter.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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