826 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Viverridae ›Genus: Paradoxurus
About
The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern as it is tolerant of a broad range of habitats. It is widely distributed with large populations that in 2008 were thought unlikely to be declining. In Indonesia, it is threatened by poaching and illegal wildlife trade; buyers use it for the increasing production of kopi luwak.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Palm Civet is Paradoxurus hermaphroditus.
- The Northern Palm Civet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the family Viverridae.
- Northern Palm Civet belongs to the genus Paradoxurus.