Alexander's Kusimanse

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Alexander's Kusimanse
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Herpestidae
Genus: Crossarchus
Species: C. alexandri
Binomial name
Crossarchus alexandri
Thomas & Wroughton, 1907
Synonyms

Mungos alexandri

Alexander's Kusimanse (Crossarchus alexandri) is a species of small mongoose which is found in the countries of Central African Republic, Uganda, and the Congo. Little is known about the species, but it is known to share range with the Angolan Kusimanse (Crossarchus ansorgei). It grows to 12-18 inches long, and 1-3 pounds in weight.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mustelid Specialist Group (1996). Crossarchus alexandri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.

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