Main Characteristics

Flat-Headed 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

Flat-Headed Kusimanse can be found in the forests on the west coast of central Africa.

Diet

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

Breeding

Little is known about reproduction in Flat-Headed Kusimanse. it is believed to be similar to that of the common kusimanse.

Predators

Larger carnivores and birds of prey are predators of Kusimanse.

Subspecies

There are no subspecies of the Flat-Headed Kusimanse.

Interesting Facts

Flat-Headed Kusimanse are also known as:
Flat-Headed Cusimanse

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

Similar Animals

Alexander's Kusimanse
Common Kusimanse
Angolan Kusimanse