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Asian palm civet

Mammals

The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), also known as the common palm civet or toddy cat, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It has been listed as Least Concern by the IUCN since 2008 owing to its adaptability to a wide range of habitat types, and it maintains a broad distribution with populations considered stable as of that assessment. The species nonetheless faces threats from poaching and the illegal wildlife trade.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Omnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Threats
Biological Resource Use 3
Relationship to People
Hunted or Fished 4
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Scientific Name
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 2
Conservation Status
Least Concern 4
Body Size Band
Medium 6
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal 6
Lifespan
24.5 7
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Appendix III 5
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Paradoxurus, Taxa
Source Asian palm civet (Wikidata)

In Biome

Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Animal Diversity Web)
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Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
  • Diet: Omnivore
2. Asian palm civet (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q18764 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, habitat (P2974): Terrestrial
    Wikidata habitat statement (P2974) resolves to a terrestrial habitat type.
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Child Taxon Of: Paradoxurus, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q887918 (Paradoxurus)
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3. Wikipedia: Asian palm civet
threat (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
Quote, threat (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
It is threatened by poaching for the illegal wildlife trade.
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4. Asian palm civet (Wikipedia)
  • Introduction
    The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), also called common palm civet, toddy cat and musang, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as least concern as it accommodates to a broad range of habitats.
  • Category: Fauna listed on CITES Appendix III
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5. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Conservation Status: CITES
    CITES Appendix III
  • In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Habitat: Habitat Regions, Terrestrial Biomes
    Habitat Regions tropical tropical terrestrial terrestrial ... Terrestrial Biomes forest forest rainforest rainforest
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6. Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014): EltonTraits 1.0 mammal diet data
Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014)
  • Mammal row, columns Activity-Nocturnal, Activity-Crepuscular, Activity-Diurnal
    Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Viverridae 20 0 0 0 40 0 20 0 20 0 Ref_1 ABC Ar A 1 0 0 Ref_1
  • Row: paradoxurus hermaphroditus
    4861 Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Viverridae 20 0 0 0 40 0 20 0 20 0 Ref_1 ABC Ar A 1 0 0 Ref_1 ABC 3156.66 Ref_117 1
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7. Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of Liverpool: AnAge entry for Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of LiverpoolLifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Quote, Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Maximum longevity 24.5 years (captivity)
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