Small-toothed Ferret Badger

Melogale moschata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The Chinese ferret-badger, also known as the small-toothed ferret-badger, is a member of the Mustelidae, and widely distributed in Southeast Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and considered tolerant of modified habitat.

Fun Fact

It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and considered tolerant of modified habitat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in grassland, open forests, and tropical rainforests from northeast India to southern China, including Hainan Island, and south to Hong Kong and northern Indochina.

Diet

Feeds on fruit, insects, small animals, and worms.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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