African Palm Civet

Nandinia binotata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Nandiniidae

About

The African palm civet, also known as the two-spotted palm civet, is a small feliform mammal widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is the sole member of the superfamily Nandinioidea and the most genetically isolated carnivoran.

Fun Fact

African palm civets are among the most primitive of all living carnivores — fossil relatives date back 50 million years, and their teeth have barely changed since the Eocene.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15-18 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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