Philippine Palm Civet

Paradoxurus philippinensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae

About

Paradoxurus is a genus of three palm civets within the viverrid family that was denominated and first described by Frédéric Cuvier in 1822. The Paradoxurus species have a broad head, a narrow muzzle with a large rhinarium that is deeply sulcate in the middle. Their large ears are rounded at the tip. The tail is nearly as long as the head and body.

Fun Fact

The Paradoxurus species have a broad head, a narrow muzzle with a large rhinarium that is deeply sulcate in the middle.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia: In 2009, it was proposed to also include the golden wet-zone palm civet (P.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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