First record of the Small Indian Mongoose Urva auropunctatus (Hodgson 1836) from Syria

Ahmad E. Aidek; Omar F. Al-Sheikhly

doi:10.1515/mammalia-2022-0117

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Publication Date

Mon Aug 14 2023

Journal Name

Mammalia

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87

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5

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10.1515/mammalia-2022-0117

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First record of the Small Indian Mongoose Urva auropunctatus (Hodgson 1836) from Syria

biogeography

human–wildlife conflict

mammals of Syria

mongoose

range expansion

Ahmad E. Aidek

Omar F. Al-Sheikhly

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AbstractThe Small Indian Mongoose <italic>Urva auropunctata</italic> (Hodgson 1836) is a small carnivore native to Iraq and South Asia; however, it has been widely introduced worldwide. The species has never been reported in Syria; however, it was suspected to occur in the extreme eastern parts of the country, but no confirmed records were made. In 2021–2022, several sightings were notified during <italic>in situ</italic> surveys in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria which confirm the first occurrence of the Small Indian Mongoose in the country.

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