Crossarchus alexandri
| Alexander's kusimanse | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Herpestidae |
| Genus: | Crossarchus |
| Species: | C. alexandri |
| Binomial name | |
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Crossarchus alexandri Thomas & Wroughton, 1907 |
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| Alexander's kusimanse range | |
| Synonyms | |
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Mungos alexandri |
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Mungos alexandri
Alexander's kusimanse (Crossarchus alexandri) is a genus of mongoose found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
This species has a body length of 30 to 45 centimeters (12 to 18 inches) and weighs between 0.45 and 1.4 kilograms (1 to 3 pounds). Its tail measures 15 and 25 centimeteres (6 to 10 inches) in length.
It is known to share range with the Angolan kusimanse (Crossarchus ansorgei). It feeds on grubs, small rodents, small reptiles, crabs, and some fruits. It can produce 2 to 3 litters (2 to 4 young per litter) of young each year after a gestation period of 8 weeks. The young wean at 3 weeks old and reach sexual maturity at 9 months old.
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