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Meller's mongoose
Order : Carnivora
Family : Herpestidae
Subfamily : Herpestinae
Species : Rhynchogale melleri
The Meller's mongoose is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Meller
A Meller group is called a 'mongeese or mongaggle'.Countries
Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Facts about the Meller's mongoose
The rare Meller’s mongoose is occasionally seen on night game-drives, as are the more common large-spotted genet and white-tailed mongoose. (Full text)
The rare Meller's mongoose is occasionally seen after dark at Bongani in South Africa. (Full text)