A small mongoose of the Horn of Africa that is active in groups by day. At night it shelters in termite mounds, dens, or rock crevices.
The back has grayish, somewhat shaggy fur, while the underside is yellowish red.
It is active in groups by day and shelters at night in termite mounds, dens, or rock crevices. Lower-ranking group members help rear the young.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.