Eupleres

 ( Carnivorans Of Africa ) 

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.

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Species

• Eastern falanouc, Eupleres goudotii - Mesic habitat forests of eastern Madagascar
• Western falanouc, Eupleres major - xeric areas in northwestern Madagascar

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Conservation status The IUCN Red List lists E. goudotii as vulnerable, while E. major has been assessed as endangered.

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