Nyosaland Mongoose Genus species - Bdeogale crassicauda Tribe - Herpestini Subfam - Herpestinae Family - Viverridae Super fam - Feloidea Suborder - FISSIPEDA Order - CARNIVORA Example specimen, 23 June 46, 07 (4164) Likabula, Foot of Mlonje Mt. Nyosoland, G.C. Shortridge, Alt. 2500-3000' HB-460, TI-270, HF-89, Ear-37. Description - Head - A dark brown, top of head more blackish, nose black. Just below ears were Muddy brown. Body - Dark brown mixed with black. Base of hairs light grey, then yellowish brown, fluffy hair, guard hairs ringed with yellow with black tips. Below slightly glitter as yellowish brown under hair shows up more. Tail - About 1/2 length of body. Black, base of hairs a yellowish brown. Hair about 2" long. Fore feet - Hair on legs dark brown or black, 4 toes with claws, Claws light brown color. pads dark brown. Hind feet - 4 toes with claws, hair on legs dark brown to black, foot pad short and dark brown.