genus
Crossarchus
Crossarchus is a genus in the family Herpestidae. This database currently files 4 species under it.
- Species filed
- 4
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 0
- With a free photo
- 25%
- Weight range
- 700 g – 1.5 kg
Best-known members of Crossarchus
Ranked by popularity score.

Common kusimanse
Crossarchus obscurus
Alexander's kusimanse
Crossarchus alexandri
Angolan kusimanse
Crossarchus ansorgei
Flat-headed kusimanse
Crossarchus platycephalus
How threatened is Crossarchus?
4 of 4 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 4 | 100% |
All species in Crossarchus
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common kusimanse | Crossarchus obscurus | Herpestidae | Least Concern | 1.25 kg | Not recorded |
| Alexander's kusimanse | Crossarchus alexandri | Herpestidae | Least Concern | 1.5 kg | Not recorded |
| Angolan kusimanse | Crossarchus ansorgei | Herpestidae | Least Concern | 700 g | Not recorded |
| Flat-headed kusimanse | Crossarchus platycephalus | Herpestidae | Least Concern | 1.25 kg | Not recorded |