🌿Native Nature

Southern Palm Civet

Paradoxurus musanga

Taxonomy

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

About

Paradoxurus is a genus of three palm civets within the viverrid family that was denominated and first described by Frédéric Cuvier in 1822. The Paradoxurus species have a broad head, a narrow muzzle with a large rhinarium that is deeply sulcate in the middle. Their large ears are rounded at the tip. The tail is nearly as long as the head and body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Palm Civet?
The scientific name of Southern Palm Civet is Paradoxurus musanga.
What kingdom does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the family Viverridae.
What genus does Southern Palm Civet belong to?
Southern Palm Civet belongs to the genus Paradoxurus.