HERPESTIDAE Bonaparte, 1845
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https://doi.org/10.5252/z2016n2a3 |
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urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:059171D0-809D-47F5-9030-669522C36E69 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03B8879E-F31C-3838-06D2-FA3EC371C289 |
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Marcus |
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HERPESTIDAE Bonaparte, 1845 |
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Family HERPESTIDAE Bonaparte, 1845 View in CoL
Atilax paludinosus (G. Cuvier, 1829) ▶
HISTORICAL LITERATURE. — Reported for the country by IUCN (2014), and by Kingdon (1997).
VOUCHERS. — Six vouchers are deposited in the ZMB. These vouchers originated from Bismarckburg (Adéle) and Sokodé.
Crossarchus obscurus F. G. Cuvier, 1825 ▶ ( Fig. 9 View FIG )
HISTORICAL RECORDS. — Old records from the border area between Ghana and Togo ( Grubb et al. 1998). It was also cited from Loecher ( Ghana) by Matschie (1893b).
VOUCHERS. — Two vouchers, from Haho-Baoué, are deposited in the ZMB.
ORIGINAL DATA. — Recently observed at Kpalimé (year 2012- 2015) ( Fig. 9 View FIG ).
Herpestes ichneumon (Linnaeus, 1758) ▶
HISTORICAL LITERATURE. — Reported for the country by IUCN (2014), and indirectly by Wozencraft (2005).
VOUCHERS. — Sixteen vouchers, deposited in the ZMB, came from Misahohe, Haho-Baoué, Moba, Bismarckburg (Adéle), Sokodé, and Bassau.
Galerella sanguinea (Rüppell, 1835) ▶
HISTORICAL LITERATURE. — This species was first listed for Togo as Herpestes melanurus Martin, 1836 by Matschie (1893b).
VOUCHERS. — A voucher specimen, captured at Dapaong, is currently stored in the NMNH.
Ichneumia albicauda (G. [Baron] Cuvier, 1829)▶
HISTORICAL LITERATURE. — First listed from Togo as Herpestes loempo Temminck, 1853 by Matschie (1893b). This species was also reported for the country by IUCN (2014), and by Kingdon (1997).
VOUCHERS. — Eleven vouchers are deposited in the ZMB. These vouchers originated from Haho-Baoué, Sokodé, Lomé, and the “ Volta hills”.
Mungos gambianus (Ogilby, 1835) ▶
VOUCHERS. — Four vouchers from Haho-Baloue and Sokodé are deposited in the ZMB.
VOUCHERS. — Two vouchers, originating from Sokodé ( one specimen) and from another unknown Togo locality, are currently stored in the ZMB.
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