Alexander's kusimanse

Alexander's kusimanse (Crossarchus alexandri) is a mongoose species native to Central African rainforests up to an elevation of 2900 m.

It has a body length of 30 to 45 cm and weighs between 0.45 and 1.4 kg. Its tail is 15 - 25 cm long.

It feeds on grubs, small rodents, small reptiles, crabs, and some fruits. It can produce 2 to 3 litters (2 to 4 young per litter) of young each year after a gestation period of 8 weeks. The young wean at 3 weeks old and reach sexual maturity at 9 months old.