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Ruddy Mongoose, Yala NP, Sri Lanka A side view of a Ruddy Mongoose, showing the black tipped tail. Asia,Herpestes smithii,Ruddy Mongoose,Sri Lanka,Yala Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ruddy Mongoose, Yala NP, Sri Lanka

A side view of a Ruddy Mongoose, showing the black tipped tail.

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The ruddy mongoose is a species of mongoose found in hill forests of peninsular India and Sri Lanka. This mongoose along with the striped-necked mongoose are the only mongoose species endemic to India and Sri Lanka.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2015. Captured Nov 13, 2014 13:24.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO220
  • 400mm