Gambian Mongoose

Mungos gambianus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae

About

The Gambian mongoose is a mongoose species native to the Guinean forest-savanna mosaic from Gambia to Nigeria. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.

Fun Fact

It has five toes on each foot, which is bare from the sole to the wrist and heel.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the mesic savannas and woodlands from Senegal and Gambia in the west east to Nigeria.

Diet

Eat small rodents and reptiles, and sometimes eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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