Otter Civet

Cynogale bennettii

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae

About

The otter civet is a semiaquatic viverrid native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It is believed to be undergoing severe population decline due to habitat destruction and is classified as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

It is believed to be undergoing severe population decline due to habitat destruction and is classified as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur in secondary forest.

Diet

Feed on birds and fruit.

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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