Interesting Facts: Little is known about the behaviour of the Indian Brown Mongoose, but it is thought to be similar to that of the indian grey mongoose.
Main Characteristics: Indian Brown Mongoose have a body length of approximately 50 cms (19.7 inches), a tail length of approximately 30 cms (12 inches) and they weigh around 2.7 kgs (6 lbs). They are grizzled brown in colour.
Habitat: Indian Brown Mongoose can be found in the forested areas of western and southern India and Sri Lanka.
Subspecies: Subspecies of the Indian Brown Mongoose include: Herpestes fuscus flavidens, Herpestes fuscus fuscus, Herpestes fuscus maccarthiae, Herpestes fuscus rubidior and Herpestes fuscus siccatus.
| Latin Name | Herpestes fuscus |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Location | South Asia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Length | 50 cms (19.7 inches) |
| Tail | 30 cms (12 inches) |
| Weight | 2.7 Kgs (6 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 15 Yrs |