Occurrence Data of Small Carnivores (Mammalia, Carnivora) in the National Museums of Kenya Zoology Collection

Study Extent

These data were all obtained from the National Museums of Kenya Mammal Collection and represent a haphazard sampling scheme over the last 100 years by various collectors. Countries represented in this collection include Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Sampling

Haphazard and targeted sampling of mammals over the last 100 years by various collectors

Quality Control

All specimen records were photographed by NMK staff to facilitate confirmation of identifications and associated specimen data.

Method steps

1. 1) Photograph all specimens in NMK 2) Digitize specimen data from tags/existing database 3) Georeference localities 4) Plot localities to identify potential errors 5) Develop ecological niche models based on NMK and other available records 6) Use distribution maps to develop conservation priorities 7) Incorporate records, maps, and literature into a national conservation strategy

1. Aonyx capensis
   common name: Cape Clawless Otter rank: species
2. Atilax paludinosus
   common name: Marsh Mongoose rank: species
3. Bdeogale crassicauda
   common name: Bushy-tailed Mongoose rank: species
4. Bdeogale jacksoni
   common name: Jackson's Mongoose rank: species
5. Bdeogale omnivora
   common name: Sokoke Dog Mongoose rank: species
6. Canis adustus
   common name: Side-striped Jackal rank: species
7. Canis aureus
   common name: Golden Jackal rank: species
8. Canis mesomelas
   common name: Black-backed Jackal rank: species
9. Caracal aurata
   common name: Golden Cat rank: species
10. Caracal caracal
    common name: Caracal rank: species
11. Civettictis civetta
    common name: African Civet rank: species
12. Crossarchus alexandri
    common name: Alexander's Kusimanse rank: species
13. Felis silvestris
    common name: African Wildcat rank: species
14. Galerella sanguinea
    common name: Slender Mongoose rank: species
15. Genetta genetta
    common name: Common Genet rank: species
16. Genetta maculata
    common name: Large-spotted Genet rank: species
17. Genetta servalina
    common name: Servaline Genet rank: species
18. Helogale hirtula
    common name: Somali Dwarf Mongoose rank: species
19. Helogale parvula
    common name: Common Dwarf Mongoose rank: species
20. Herpestes ichneumon
    common name: Egyptian Mongoose rank: species
21. Hydrictis maculicollis
    common name: Spot-necked Otter rank: species
22. Ichneumia albicauda
    common name: White-tailed Mongoose rank: species
23. Ictonyx striatus
    common name: Striped Polecat rank: species
24. Leptailurus serval
    common name: Serval rank: species
25. Melivora capensis
    common name: Honey Badger rank: species
26. Mungos mungo
    common name: Banded Mongoose rank: species
27. Nandinia binotata
    common name: Palm Civet rank: species
28. Otocyon megalotis
    common name: Bat-eared Fox rank: species
29. Poecilogale albinucha
    common name: White-naped Weasel rank: species
30. Proteles cristata
    common name: Aardwolf rank: species
31. Helogale
    common name: Dwarf Mongoose rank: genus

1. Carnivora
   rank: order
2. Mammalia
   rank: class

A majority of specimen occurrence records for this dataset come from Kenya but there are specimens from other countries, including Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.