Mass: 787 g based on Stuart 1981 and Cavallini and Nel 1995

Abundance: 0.06 to 3.19% (median 0.50%)

Latitudinal range: -34.4° to -28.3°

Habitats: (12), Mediterranean woodland (2), tropical/subtropical savanna (2)

Found in 16 samples

South Africa: Groenefontein Nature Reserve (riverine vegetation), Between George and Karatara, Bethlehem, Table Mountain National Park, Boegoeberg 1, Blombos Cave (Phase M1), Blombos Cave (Phase M2), Blombos Cave (Phase M3), Blombos Cave (LSA), Diepkloof Rock Shelter (MSA - Post HP), Diepkloof Rock Shelter (MSA - Late HP), Diepkloof Rock Shelter (MSA - Intermediate HP), Diepkloof Rock Shelter (MSA - Still Bay), Boomplaas Cave (Member BRL), Boomplaas Cave (Member CL), Boomplaas Cave (Member OLP)

♀ body mass	712 g	N = 26	Stuart 1981
♂ body mass	825 g	N = 45	Stuart 1981
body mass	860 g	N = 5	Cavallini and Nel 1995
♀ ear length	27 mm	N = 36	Stuart 1981
♂ ear length	28 mm	N = 56	Stuart 1981
♀ head and body length	343 mm	N = 41	Stuart 1981
♂ head and body length	364 mm	N = 59	Stuart 1981
♀ hind foot length	61 mm	N = 34	Stuart 1981
♂ hind foot length	65 mm	N = 60	Stuart 1981
♀ skull length	67 mm	N = 24	Stuart 1981
♂ skull length	69 mm	N = 37	Stuart 1981
♀ tail length	288 mm	N = 41	Stuart 1981
♂ tail length	292 mm	N = 62	Stuart 1981

See also Herpestes, Herpestes ichneumon, Herpestes sanguineus, Herpestes sp.