Asian Palm Civet is a mammal that lives in tropical rainforest. It has a fur skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The average weight of the asian palm civet is 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs). These mammals usually live 15 - 20 years.
Facts about asian palm civets
Name | Asian Palm Civet |
Order | Carnivora |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Life Span | 15 - 20 years |
Family | Viverridae |
Weight | 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs) |
Skin Type | Fur |
Scientific Name | Paradoxurus hermaphroditus |
Type | Mammal |
Colour | Black, white, grey, yellow, brown, tan |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Carnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Predators | Lions, snakes, leopards |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Distinctive Features | Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth |
Class | Mammalia |
Genus | Paradoxurus |
Habitat | Tropical rainforest |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Size (H) | 43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in) |
Main Prey | Rodents, snakes, frogs |