Common Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderCarnivora (Carnivorans)
- FamilyViverridae (Civets, Genets, and Oyans)
- GenusParadoxurus (Common Palm Civets)
- SpeciesParadoxurus hermaphroditus (Common Palm Civet)
About the Common Palm Civet
The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), also called common palm civet, toddy cat and musang, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as least concern as it accommodates to a broad range of habitats. It is widely distributed with large populations that in 2008 were thought unlikely to be declining. It is threatened by poaching for the illegal wildlife trade.
The Asian palm civet's long, stocky body is covered with coarse, shaggy hair that is usually greyish in colour. It has a white mask across the forehead, a small white patch under each eye, a white spot on each side of the nostrils, and a narrow dark line between the eyes. The muzzle, ears, lower legs, and distal half of the tail are black, with three rows of black markings on the body. Its head-to-body length is about 53 cm (21 in) with a 48 cm (19 in) long unringed tail. It weighs 2 to 5 kg (4.4 to 11.0 lb). Its anal scent glands emit a nauseating secretion as a chemical defense when threatened or upset.
The Asian palm civet is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia, ranging from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan,... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Common Palm Civet in Khao Yai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Palm Civet in Khao Yai National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Common Palm Civet sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Palm Civet in Khao Yai National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Common Palm Civet in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.