🌿Native Nature

Large Indian Civet

Viverra zibetha

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Viverridae ›Genus: Viverra

About

The large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha) is a civet native to South and Southeast Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The global population is considered decreasing mainly because of trapping-driven declines in heavily hunted and fragmented areas, notably in China, and the heavy trade as wild meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Indian Civet?
The scientific name of Large Indian Civet is Viverra zibetha.
What is the conservation status of Large Indian Civet?
The Large Indian Civet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the family Viverridae.
What genus does Large Indian Civet belong to?
Large Indian Civet belongs to the genus Viverra.