What is another word for Genus Herpestes?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈɜːpɛsts] (IPA) 
Genus Herpestes, commonly known as mongoose, is a group of small carnivorous mammals found mainly in Africa and Asia. While there are several species within this genus, they are often referred to by various synonyms, including the Indian gray mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), the small Indian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus), and the Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon). Other common names for mongoose species include the marsh mongoose, the yellow mongoose, and the banded mongoose. These various synonyms are used to differentiate between the different species within the genus, which vary in their physical characteristics, behavior, and ecological role in their respective habitats.
