Indian Grey Mongoose

Urva edwardsii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Herpestidae

About

The Indian grey mongoose or Asian grey mongoose is a mongoose species native to the Indian subcontinent and West Asia. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

Indian grey mongooses are unusual in that they can discriminate four colours, more than most other mammals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on gharial eggs.

Lifespan

12 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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