| Latin Name |
Atilax paludinosus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Dark Brown |
| Length |
46 - 62 cms (18 - 24 inches) |
| Tail |
32 - 53 cms (12.6 - 21 inches) |
| Weight |
2.5 - 4.1 Kgs (5.5 - 9 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 17 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Marsh Mongoose are:
Atilax paludinosus macrodon
Atilax paludinosus mitis
Atilax paludinosus mordax
Atilax paludinosus nigerianus
Atilax paludinosus paludinosus
Atilax paludinosus pluto
Atilax paludinosus robustus
Atilax paludinosus rubellus
Atilax paludinosus rubescens
Atilax paludinosus spadiceus
Atilax paludinosus transvaalensis
Interesting Facts
Marsh Mongoose are also known as:
Water Mongoose
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