Main Characteristics

Malabar 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 8 and 9 kgs (18 - 20 lbs).

They are grey in colour with large black spots and their tail is banded with black and has a black tip.

Habitat

Malabar Large-Spotted Civets live in plantations and wooded areas in south Malabar, India. They are solitary and active at night.

Diet

Malabar Large-Spotted Civets mainly feed on small mammals, birds, snakes, frogs, fruit and eggs.

Breeding

Little in known about reproduction in Malabar Large-Spotted Civets.

Predators

Humans are predators of Malabar Large-Spotted Civets.

Subspecies

There are no known subspecies of the Malabar Large-Spotted Civet.

Interesting Facts

Malabar Large-Spotted Civets are also known as:
Malabar Civet
Jawad

Similar Animals

Malayan Civet
Otter Civet
Large Indian Civet
Small Indian Civet
Large-Spotted Civet
Binturong