Liberian Mongoose

Liberiictis kuhni

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae

About

The Liberian mongoose is a mongoose species native to Liberia and Ivory Coast. It is the only member of the genus Liberiictis. Phylogenetic analysis shows it is closely related to other small, social mongooses and that the banded mongoose is its closest relative.

Fun Fact

Through field observations and radio-tracking, a group of mongooses was followed for a period of three months, with a record of their foraging traces being kept.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in tree during the rainy season and occupy burrows only during hotter weather.

Diet

Diet of earthworms.

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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