| Latin Name |
Viverra megaspila |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| S & S E Asia |
| Colour |
Grey & Black |
| Length |
76 - 85 cms (30 - 33.5 inches) |
| Tail |
33 - 40 cms (13 - 16 inches) |
| Weight |
6.5 - 8 Kgs (14.3 - 17.6 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Large-Spotted Civets have a body length between 76 and 85 cms (30 - 33.5 inches), a tail length between 33 and 40 cms (13 - 16 inches) and they weigh between 6.5 and 8 kgs (14.3 - 17.6 lbs).
They are grey in colour with large black spots and their tail is banded with black and has a black tip.
Habitat
Large-Spotted Civets can be found in the lowland forests of south and south east Asia. They are solitary and active at night.
Diet
Large-Spotted Civets feed on small mammals and some vegetation.
Breeding
Little is known about reproduction in Large-Spotted Civets.
Subspecies
There are no known subspecies of the Large-Spotted Civet.
Predators
Humans are predators of Large-Spotted Civets.
Interesting Facts
Similar Animals
Malayan Civet
Otter Civet
Large Indian Civet
Small Indian Civet
Malabar Large-Spotted Civet
Binturong
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