Galerella pulverulenta — Details

Cape Lesser Grey Mongoose learn more about names for this taxon

Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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Endemic to southern Africa, ranging throughout the Northern Cape (with one record from near the Botswana border), Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, with a marginal intrusion into southern Namibia, west to Lesotho and extreme western KwaZulu-Natal (Cavallini in press). In 1990, an animal was trapped in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, 200 km north of known records in KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho (Bronner 1990). Present from sea level around the Western Cape to 1,900 m in KwaZulu-Natal (Cavallini in press).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species has a wide habitat tolerance, and is found in forested areas as well as open country (Cavallini in press). They are often associated with refuge areas, such as dense bushes and rocky outcrops, and avoid open fields with short vegetation (Cavallini and Nel 1990). Often abundant close to human settlements. Catholic diet, though their primary food is generally small mammals or insects (Cavallini in press).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 11.7 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived 11.7 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005). Maximum longevity could be underestimated, though.
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Hoffmann, M.

Reviewer/s
Duckworth, J.W. (Small Carnivore Red List Authority) and Hoffmann, M. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification
Listed as Least Concern as the species is common and adaptable, with a very catholic diet, there are no major threats, and it is present in a number of protected areas in its range.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
Common. Densities of up to 10 individuals/km² have been recorded in suitable habitat (Cavallini and Nel 1990).

Population Trend
Stable
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There are no major threats to the species.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
Occurs in a number of protected areas in its range, including the West Coast and Mountain Zebra National Parks.
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