Mammal / Herpestes javanicus

Small Indian Mongoose

Also known as Nalio, nyula, norio, noila

LC

Lowest risk

Native

The Javan mongoose or small Indian mongoose is a mongoose species native to South and Southeast Asia that has also been introduced to many regions of the world.

Range mass
0 to 0 kg
Average basal metabolic rate
2.248 W
Breeding season
Breeding occurs during the summer months of the year.
Range number of offspring
1 to 5
Average number of offspring
2
Average number of offspring
2
Average gestation period
49 days
Average gestation period
49 days
Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)
Sex: female
301 days
Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male)
Sex: male
122 days
Average lifespan
Status: captivity
8.0 years

Lutz, J. 2003. "Herpestes javanicus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed November 10, 2020 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Herpestes_javanicus/

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