Owston's Civet (Chrotogale owstoni) — Endangered Mammalia

Owston's Civet

Chrotogale owstoni

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae

About

Owston's palm civet is a viverrid native to Vietnam, Laos and a very small portion of southern China, in three counties located in the Yunnan province: Hekou, Luchun, and Jinping, and has never been found west of the Mekong River. It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List because of an ongoing population decline, estimated to be more than 50% over the last three generations, inferred from over-exploitation, habitat destruction and degradation.

Fun Fact

The largest threat is hunting, specifically non-specific mammal hunting.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in lowland evergreen forests where dry seasons are not too harsh.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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