Cynictis penicillata Cuvier 1829 (yellow mongoose)
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Mammalia - Carnivora - Herpestidae
Alternative combination: Herpestes penicillata
Belongs to Cynictis according to St. G. Mivart 1882
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: ground dwelling insectivore-carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of South Africa (16 collections)
• Pliocene of South Africa (1)
Total: 17 collections each including a single occurrence
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