Golden Palm Civet

Paradoxurus zeylonensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Viverridae

About

The golden palm civet is a viverrid endemic to Sri Lanka. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2016.The extent and quality of its habitat in Sri Lanka's hill regions are declining.

Fun Fact

It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2016.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits lowland rainforests, tropical montane cloud forests, dense monsoon forests and dry zone forests.

Diet

Diet consists of fruits, berries, invertebrates, and a wide range of small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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