Kaokoveld Slender Mongoose
Herpestes flavescens
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae
About
The Angolan slender mongoose is a mongoose native to southwestern Africa, specifically southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, as it is not threatened and thought to be common. It has a long, slim body and there are different colour forms, a black or dark brown form in the southern part of its range, and a yellowish- or reddish-brown form in the north. This mongoose inhabits dry, rocky habitats and feeds on insects, scorpions and small vertebrates.
Fun Fact
This mongoose is diurnal and largely solitary, with a home range of up to 4 km2 (1.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to southern Africa, its range including southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia.
Diet
Feeds on insects, scorpions and small vertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance