Small Indian Mongoose (Urva auropunctata) is in the Mongooses family (Herpestidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,985 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Small Indian Mongoose: observations by month (U.S.)
About Small Indian Mongoose
The Javan mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) is a species of mongoose found in the wild in South and Southeast Asia. It has also been introduced to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Cuba, Croatia, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles, Belize, Honduras, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Suriname, Venezuela, Guyana and Mafia Island. The western subspecies group is sometimes treated as a separate species, the Indian mongoose or small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Small Indian Mongoose by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2,985 | May | Apr–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Small Indian Mongoose?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to March.
Where is Small Indian Mongoose most often seen?
The most observations come from Hawaii.