Herpestes hosei Jentink, 1903 . Notes Leyden Mus., 23:226.

TYPE LOCALITY: Malaysia, Sarawak, Baram River .

DISTRIBUTION: Sarawak (Borneo).

COMMENT: Probably conspecific with brachyurus; it is only known from the type specimen, which was slightly smaller and more reddish-brown than most brachyurus (WCW) .

ISIS NUMBER: 5301412005027007001.