| Latin Name |
Mungos gambianus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Brown/Grey |
| Length |
30 - 45 cms (12 - 18 inches) |
| Tail |
9 - 23 cms (3.5 - 9 inches) |
| Weight |
1 - 2.2 Kgs (2.2 - 4.9 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 12 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Gambian Mongoose are stocky compared to other species of mongoose. The have a body length between 30 and 45 cms (12 - 18 inches), a tail length between 9 and 23 cms (3.5 - 9 inches) and they weigh between 1 and 2.2 kgs (2.2 - 4.9 lbs).
Habitat
Gambian Mongoose can be found in woodlands, savannahs and grasslands of west Africa.
Diet
Gambian Mongoose forage in social groups during the day and they mainly feed on invertebrates.
Breeding
Little is known about reproduction in Gambian Mongoose.
Predators
There is little information about predators of Gambian Mongoose but it is thought that birds of prey are among their main predators.
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Gambian Mongoose.
Interesting Facts
Similar Animals
Meerkat
Banded Mongoose
Liberian Mongoose
Meller's Mongoose
Selous' Mongoose
White-Tailed Mongoose
Slender Mongoose
Yellow Mongoose
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