Wildlifeof Malaysia
Collared Mongoose
Civets, Linsangs & Mongooses
Photo: Mike Gordon — wildlifeofeverywhere.com
Urva semitorquata
Basic stats
Habitat
Lowland and hill forest, mangroves and sometimes plantations; dense vegetation near streams or wetlands; up to about 1,400m
Range
Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and nearby small islands; possibly the Philippines
The collared mongoose is native to Borneo and Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula and nearby smaller islands, with a possible presence in the Philippines. It inhabits lowland and hill forests, mangroves and sometimes plantations, favouring dense vegetation near streams or wetlands, in lowlands and lower montane habitats up to about 1,400 m (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Collared Mongoose live in?
- Lowland and hill forest, mangroves and sometimes plantations; dense vegetation near streams or wetlands; up to about 1,400m
- Where is the Collared Mongoose found?
- Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and nearby small islands; possibly the Philippines