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