Short-tailed Mongoose (Urva brachyurus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Short-tailed Mongoose

Urva brachyurus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae

About

The short-tailed mongoose is a mongoose species native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It inhabits evergreen forest and rural gardens from sea level to an elevation of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2008.

Fun Fact

It inhabits evergreen forest and rural gardens from sea level to an elevation of 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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