Masked Palm Civet Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Paguma larvata
Family : Viverridae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Gem- faced Civet, Himalayan Palm Civet
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland
Description : The Masked Palm Civet is about the size of a house cat, with a body length of 40 to 50 cm and a tail length of 30 to 40 cm. It has a grayish-brown fur with a black mask around its eyes and a black stripe that runs from its forehead to the back of its neck. Its ears are rounded and its feet have pads for climbing.
This species is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in a variety of habitats such as forests, plantations, and even urban areas.
Masked Palm Civets are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. They are solitary animals, and spend most of their time on trees, although they also forage on the ground for food. They are known to be good climbers and can move quickly through trees.
The Masked Palm Civet is an omnivore, meaning it eats both plant and animal matter. Their diet includes fruits, insects, small mammals, and sometimes birds and eggs.
Females give birth to 1-3 offspring at a time, which they care for until they are able to fend for themselves.
The Masked Palm Civet is listed as a species of "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, although habitat loss and hunting for their meat and fur are potential threats to their population.
This species is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in a variety of habitats such as forests, plantations, and even urban areas.
Masked Palm Civets are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. They are solitary animals, and spend most of their time on trees, although they also forage on the ground for food. They are known to be good climbers and can move quickly through trees.
The Masked Palm Civet is an omnivore, meaning it eats both plant and animal matter. Their diet includes fruits, insects, small mammals, and sometimes birds and eggs.
Females give birth to 1-3 offspring at a time, which they care for until they are able to fend for themselves.
The Masked Palm Civet is listed as a species of "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, although habitat loss and hunting for their meat and fur are potential threats to their population.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Carolus Kwok(www.inaturalist.org/people/justaname), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Carolus Kwok(www.inaturalist.org/people/justaname), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.