ruddy mongoose
A species of mongoose native to South Asia; the name is a direct combination of 赤 (red) and マングース (mongoose).
The ruddy mongoose inhabits India and Sri Lanka.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but less common; the katakana form is preferred.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and マングース (mangūsu, 'mongoose'), a calque of the English name 'ruddy mongoose'.