Herpestes javanicus (E. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1818)
Javan Mongoose
Species recognized by T Orrell (custodian), The Integrated Taxonomic Information System
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Herpestes javanicus (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1818)
- Herpestes javanicus javanicus (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1818) +
- Herpestes javanicus auropunctatus (Hodgson, 1836) +
- Herpestes javanicus exilis Gervais, 1841 +
- Herpestes javanicus orientalis (Sody, 1936) +
- Herpestes javanicus pallipes (Blyth, 1845) +
- Herpestes javanicus palustris Ghose, 1965 +
- Herpestes javanicus peninsulae (Schwarz, 1910) +
- Herpestes javanicus perakensis (Kloss, 1917) +
- Herpestes javanicus rafflesii Anderson, 1875 +
- Herpestes javanicus rubrifrons J. A. Allen, 1909 +
- Herpestes javanicus siamensis (Kloss, 1917) +
- Herpestes javanicus tjerapai Sody, 1949 +
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Herpestes javanicus (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1818)
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Morphology
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Morphology
Physical Description
The Javan mongoose shares the typical traits of mongooses but is small. They have a pointed head, a long tail, and thick hair except on their lower legs (Ewer 1977). Their fur coat can stand on end, which make the animal appear twice as large when it combats such enemies as poisonous reptiles.
Males average 650 g in weight and females 430 g. (Ewer, 1977)
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