Ruddy mongoose

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Ruddy mongoose

Order : Carnivora
Family : Herpestidae
Subfamily : Herpestinae
Species : Herpestes smithii

The Ruddy mongoose is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the ruddy mongoose

Description The ruddy mongoose is very closely related to Indian grey mongoose H. (Full text)

Sinhala: hotamba The Sri Lanka ruddy mongoose is found in most districts of the lowlands and lower hills of both the dry and (Full text)

Physical Appearance The ruddy mongoose is very similar in appearance to the Indian Grey Mongoose (H. (Full text)