Banded Linsang
Prionodon linsang
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderCarnivora (Carnivorans)
- FamilyViverridae (Civets, Genets, and Oyans)
- GenusPrionodon (Linsangs)
- SpeciesPrionodon linsang (Banded Linsang)
About the Banded Linsang
The banded linsang (Prionodon linsang) is a linsang, a tree-dwelling carnivorous mammal native to the Sundaic region of Southeast Asia. The banded linsang is pale yellow with broad stripes on its neck and five dark bands. Its tail has seven to eight dark bands and a dark tip. Its sharp claws are retractile. Its head to body length is 35–41.1 cm (13.8–16.2 in), and its tail is up to 36.2 cm (14.3 in) long. The average weight is around 700 g (25 oz).
The banded linsang occurs in Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Bangka and Belitung Islands. Since 2006, it has been recorded by camera traps on the Sunda Islands of Borneo and Sumatra, and in southern Myanmar.
It inhabits evergreen forests, deciduous forests, secondary forest at elevations of 11–2,700 m (36–8,858 ft), and was also recorded close to oil palm plantations. The banded linsang is nocturnal and usually solitary. It is carnivorous, with its diet consisting of small vertebrates, such as birds, rats, and snakes. The two species of Asiatic linsangs were considered to be members of the family Viverridae and to be related to the morphologically... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Banded Linsang in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Linsang in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Linsang sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Linsang in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
April has the highest sighting rate for Banded Linsang in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.