Petite mangouste indienne
Urva auropunctata(Hodgson, 1836)
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Liste rouge IUCN
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- 2025 · v3.1
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État de la populationTexte officiel évaluation IUCNExpert
The Small Indian Mongoose stands out as one of the most impactful invasive species in the world (Lowe et al. 2000). The first introduction to Europe was in 1910 in Croatia. Eleven individuals (seven male and four female mongooses) from India were released on Mljet island, Mljet in the Adriatic Sea (Dalmatia, Croatia) (Ćirović et al. 2010).
At global level, the Small Indian Mongoose is suspected to have a relatively large population across its range. However, in central India, it occurs at low densities and is not as common as the Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) (Shekhar 2003).
At global level, the Small Indian Mongoose is suspected to have a relatively large population across its range. However, in central India, it occurs at low densities and is not as common as the Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) (Shekhar 2003).
Description complète des menacesTexte détaillé évaluation IUCNExpert
There are no threats for the species in Europe.
At global level, the Small Indian Mongoose is listed under CITES Appendix III in India (as Herpestes javanicus auropunctatus) (Wozencraft 2005). Due to poaching, mongooses have been reclassified from schedule-IV to schedule-II of the Wildlife Protection Act in India (Sahajpal et al. 2009). This species occurs inside and outside several protected areas throughout its range.
At global level, the Small Indian Mongoose is listed under CITES Appendix III in India (as Herpestes javanicus auropunctatus) (Wozencraft 2005). Due to poaching, mongooses have been reclassified from schedule-IV to schedule-II of the Wildlife Protection Act in India (Sahajpal et al. 2009). This species occurs inside and outside several protected areas throughout its range.
Habitats préférentiels (classification IUCN)
1_6Forest - Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland3_6Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Moist14_2Artificial/Terrestrial - Pastureland14_6Artificial/Terrestrial - Subtropical/Tropical Heavily Degraded Former Forest1_5Forest - Subtropical/Tropical Dry3_5Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry4_5Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry4_6Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical Seasonally Wet/Flooded
Mesures de conservation recommandéesStratégies de conservation IUCNExpert
No conservation measures are required in Europe for this introduced species.
Niche IUCN globaleRealms · Systems · LMEs · Growth forms · FAOs — biogéographie IUCNExpert
Royaumes biogéographiques
Palearctic
Systèmes (terrestre/eau douce/marin)
Terrestrial
Références bibliographiques (12)Sources scientifiques de l'évaluation IUCNExpert
- IUCN. 2025. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 27 March 2025).
- Ćirović, D. and Toholj, D. 2015. Distribution of Small Indian Mongoose (<i>Herpestes auropunctatus</i>) in the Eastern Herzegovina–spreading inside mainland. <i>Balkan Journal of Wildlife Research</i> 2(1): 33-37.
- Mallick, J.K. 2011. New records and conservation status review of the endemic Bengal Mongoose <i>Herpestes palustris</i> Ghose, 1965 in southern West Bengal, India. <i>Small Carnivore Conservation </i> 45: 31–48.
- Lau, M.W.N., Fellowes, J.R. and Chan, B.P.L. 2010. Carnivores (Mammalia: Carnivora) in South China: a status review with notes on the commercial trade. <i>Mammal Review</i> 42: 247–292.
- Ćirović, D., Raković, M., Milenković, M. and Paunović, M. 2010. Small Indian Mongoose <i>Herpestes auropunctatus</i> (Herpestidae, Carnivora): an invasive species in Montenegro. <i>Biological Invasions</i> 13: 393-399.
- Gilchrist, J.S., Jennings, A.P., Veron, G. and Cavallini, P. 2009. Family Herpestidae (Mongooses). In: D.E. Wilson and R.A. Mittermeier (eds), <i>Handbook of the mammals of the world. Volume 1. Carnivores</i>, pp. 262–328. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona, Spain.
- Patou, M.-L., McLenachan, P.A., Morley, C.G., Couloux, A., Jennings, A.P. and Veron, G. 2009. Molecular phylogeny of the Herpestidae (Mammalia, Carnivora) with a special emphasis on the Asian <i>Herpestes</i>. <i>Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution</i> 53: 69-80.
- Barun, A., Simberloff, D. and Budinski, A. 2008. A ticking timebomb? The small Indian mongoose in Europe. <i>Aliens</i> 26: 14-16.
- Veron, G., Patou, M.-L., Pothet, G., Simberloff, D. and Jennings, A.P. 2006 (for 2007). Systematic status and biogeography of the Javan and Small Indian Mongooses (Herpestidae, Carnivora). <i>Zoologica Scripta</i> 36: 1–10.
- Lowe, S. J., Browne, M., Boudjelas, S. and De Poorter, M. 2000. One Hundred of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species. IUCN/SSC ISSG. Auckland, New Zealand.
- Taylor, M. E. and Matheson, J. 1999. A craniometric comparison of the African and Asian mongooses in the genus <i>Herpestes</i> (Carnivora: Herpestidae). <i>Mammalia</i> 63: 449-464.
- Ghose, R.K. 1965. A new species of mongoose (Mammalia: Carnivora: Viverridae) from West Bengal, India. <i>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of Calcutta</i> 18(2): 173–178.
Évaluateurs & contributeurs (3)Personnes ayant contribué à l'évaluation IUCNExpert
assessor
European Mammal Assessment team
contributor
Jennings, A. & Veron, G.
evaluator
Kitchener, A. & Masuda, R.
European Mammal Assessment team 2025. Urva auropunctata (Europe assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T70204120A215862758. Accessed on 05 May 2026.
Traits biologiques
2 valeurs · 5 sources
Morphologie(1)
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Distribution mondiale
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Phénologie
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Note nomenclaturale & synonymesDétails taxonomiques + synonymes CoLExpert
Note nomenclaturale
TAXREF v18 — INPN/MNHNSynonymes (3)— redirigent vers cette page
- Herpestes auropunctatus(Hodgson, 1836)
- Herpestes javanicus auropunctatus(Hodgson, 1836)
- Mangusta auropunctataHodgson, 1836
Sources : Catalogue of Life Cross-References (synonymes) · TAXREF v18 INPN/MNHN (commentaires FR).