| Latin Name |
Paradoxurus jerdoni |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| India |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
48 - 59 cms (19 - 23 inches) |
| Tail |
40 - 53.5 cms (15.75 - 21 inches) |
| Weight |
2.4 - 4 Kgs (5.3 - 8.8 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Jerdon's Palm Civets have a body length between 48 and 59 cms (19 - 23 inches) a tail length between 40 and 53.5 cms (15.75 - 21 inches) and they weigh between 2.4 and 4 kgs (5.3 - 8.8 lbs).
They are brown in colour with dark brown or black markings on their face and legs.
Habitat
Jerdon's Palm Civets can be found in the Western Ghats, India.
Diet
Jerdon's Palm Civets mainly feed on fruits but they will also eat rodents, birds, and insects.
Breeding
Predators
Subspecies
Subspecies of Jerdon's Palm Civet are:
Paradoxurus jerdoni jerdoni
Paradoxurus jerdoni caniscus
Interesting Facts
Jerdon's Palm Civets are also known as:
Brown Palm Civet |
