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Alexander's Cusimanse

Crossarchus alexandri Thomas & Wroughton 1907

Alexander's kusimanse

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Alexander's kusimanse (Crossarchus alexandri) is a mongoose species native to Central African rainforests up to an elevation of 2,900 m (9,500 ft).[1]

It has a body length of 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) and weighs between 0.45 and 1.4 kg (0.99 and 3.09 lb). Its tail is 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long.

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.

References

  1. ^ a b Angelici, F.M.; Do Linh San, E. (2015). "Crossarchus alexandri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T41593A45205341. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T41593A45205341.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

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Alexander's kusimanse: Brief Summary

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Alexander's kusimanse (Crossarchus alexandri) is a mongoose species native to Central African rainforests up to an elevation of 2,900 m (9,500 ft).

It has a body length of 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) and weighs between 0.45 and 1.4 kg (0.99 and 3.09 lb). Its tail is 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long.

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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