Masked Palm Civet
Paguma larvata
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae
About
The masked palm civet, also called the gem-faced civet or Himalayan palm civet, is a viverrid species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has been listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008 as it occurs in many protected areas, is tolerant to some degree of habitat modification, and widely distributed with presumed large populations that are unlikely to be declining.
Fun Fact
It has been listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008 as it occurs in many protected areas, is tolerant to some degree of habitat modification, and widely distributed with presumed large populations that are unlikely to be declining.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to Japan, but that it was introduced multiple times over centuries; at least two introductions were from Taiwan.
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance