Main Characteristics

Angolan Kusimanse have a body length between 30 and 45 cms (12 - 18 inches), a tail length between 15 and 25 cms (6 - 10 inches) and they weigh between 0.45 - 1.4 kgs (1 - 3 lbs).

They are brown/grey in colour and they have a slender body with a short, tapering tail. Their head is long and slender and they have small, rounded ears.

Habitat

Angolan Kusimanse can be found in the forests of central Africa.

Diet

Kusimanse feed on insects, grubs, crabs, small rodents, small reptiles and fruits.

Breeding

Angolan Kusimanse can produce 2 - 3 litters of young each year. After a gestation period of 8 weeks, 2 - 4 young are born. They are weaned at 3 weeks old and reach sexual maturity at 9 months old.

Predators

Larger carnivores and birds of prey are predators of Kusimanse.

Subspecies

There are two subspecies of Angolan Kusimanse:

Crossarchus ansorgei ansorgei - Angola
Crossarchus ansorgei nigricolor - Zaire

Interesting Facts

Angolan Kusimanse are also known as:
Ansorge's Kusimanse
Ansorge's Cusimanse
Angolan Cusimanse

Crossarchus is a genus of mongoose, commonly referred to as the Kusimanse or dwarf mongoose.

Similar Animals

Alexander's Kusimanse
Common Kusimanse
Flat-Headed Kusimanse