Selous's Mongoose

About the Selous's Mongoose

Selous's mongoose (Paracynictis selousi) is a mongoose species native to Southern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Paracynictis. Four subspecies were described: Paracynictis selousi bechuanae Paracynictis selousi ngamiensis

Paracynictis selousi selousi Paracynictis selousi sengaani Selous's mongoose is endemic to Southern Africa. Its range includes Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. The Selous's mongoose has a total length of 63–90 cm (25–35 in) and a tail length of 28–43 cm (11–17 in). It weighs about 1.4–2.0 kg (3.1–4.4 lb). The body of the mongoose ranges from pale speckled grey to tawny grey with a pale underside, while the legs are brown or black. The tail of the mongoose is white at the tip, making it identifiable from the white-tailed mongoose, which has a tail that is three-quarters white. The Selous's mongoose is also smaller and more slender than the white-tailed mongoose. The mongoose has four digits on each limb and long, slightly curved claws that are associated with digging. The main difference between the sexes is that the female Selous... Wikipedia →