Eupleres
Genus of carnivores
Eupleres is a genus of two species of mongoose-like euplerid mammal native to Madagascar that are known as falanoucs. They are primarily terrestrial and consume mainly invertebrates.
01Species
- Eastern falanouc, Eupleres goudotii - mesic forests of eastern Madagascar
- Western falanouc, Eupleres major - xeric areas in northwestern Madagascar
02Conservation status
The IUCN Red List lists E. goudotii as vulnerable, while E. major has been assessed as endangered.
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