(Black Pigmy Mongoose) Helogale parvula nero KM - 14536, 10 Sept. 1977, Otjijambi (west Epembe), N. Kaapland, S.W. Afr. 710m, Shortridge, 238, 182, 46, 20. Desc - grizzled black above to pure black in one young specimen below same a speckled appearance, small light rusty rings in hair hardly visible. Tail 1/2 length of body, black, swishy, feet black. Helogale ivori KM - 14524 ♂, 24/1/1978, Lumbo, B.E.A. sea level, Longridge, 195, 40, 40, 15. Desc - a grizzled rusty brown, rusty around ears, eyes, cheeks, throat and below, or a rufous rusty color, some under tail, legs, hairs above ringed with white and black, under hairs giving a rusty appearance, tail 3/4 body length.