| Latin Name |
Hemigalus derbyanus |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| South East Asia |
| Colour |
Buff with Dark Bands |
| Length |
46 - 50 cms (18 - 20 inches) |
| Tail |
25 - 33 cms (10 - 13 inches) |
| Weight |
1 - 3 Kgs (2.2 - 6.6 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 12 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Banded Palm Civets have a body length between 46 and 50 cms (18 - 20 inches), a tail length between 25 and 33 cms (10 - 13 inches) and they weigh between 1 and 3 kgs (2.2 - 6.6 lbs).
They have a short, dense coat that is buff in colour with 4 - 5 dark bands on their back.
Habitat
Banded Palm Civets can be found in the forests of south east Asia.
Diet
Banded Palm Civets mainly feed on earthworms and insects, but they have been known to eat fruit.
Breeding
Banded Palm Civets give birth to litters of 1 - 2 youngsters.
Predators
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Banded Palm Civet are:
Hemigalus derbyanus boiei
Hemigalus derbyanus derbyanus
Hemigalus derbyanus minor
Hemigalus derbyanus sipora
Interesting Facts
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