Latin Name |
Macrogalidia musschenbroekii |
Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
Location
| Sulawesi, Indonesia |
Colour |
Brown |
Length |
65 - 71.5 cms (25.6 - 28.1 inches) |
Tail |
44.5 - 54 cms (17.5 - 21.25 inches) |
Weight |
3.8 - 6.1 kgs (8.4 - 13.4 lbs) |
Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Sulawesi Palm Civets have a body length between 65 and 71.5 cms (25.6 - 28.1 inches), a tail length between 44.5 and 54 cms (17.5 - 21.25 inches) and they weigh between 3.8 and 6.1 kgs (8.4 - 13.4 lbs).
They are brown in colour with a pale coloured underside and faint brown spots on their sides and lower back. Their coat is very short and dense and they have a ringed tail.
Like other palm civets, they are solitary, nocturnal, and arboreal.
Habitat
Sulawesi Palm Civets can be found in the forests of Sulawesi, Indonesia at altitudes up to 2,600 m (8,530 ft).
Diet
Sulawesi Palm Civets feed on fruits, insects, rodents, and birds.
Breeding
Predators
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of Sulawesi Palm Civet.
Interesting Facts
Sulawesi Palm Civets are also known as:
Sulawesi Giant Civet
Giant Civet
Celebes Palm Civet
Similar Animals
Asian Palm Civet
Banded Palm Civet
Golden Palm Civet
Hose's Palm Civet
Jerdon's Palm Civet
Masked Palm Civet
Owston's Palm Civet
Small-Toothed Palm Civet
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