| Latin Name |
Fossa fossana |
| Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
| Location
| Madagascar |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
40 - 45 cms (15.75 - 17.75 inches) |
| Tail |
21 - 25 cms (8.25 - 9.8 inches) |
| Weight |
1.5 - 2 Kgs (3.3 - 4.4 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 11 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Malagasy Civets have a body length between 40 and 45 cms (15.75 - 17.75 inches), a tail length between 21 and 25 cms (8.25 - 9.8 inches) and they weigh between 1.5 and 2 kgs (3.3 - 4.4 lbs).
They are tawny brown in colour with a light coloured underside and they have four rows of dark spots on their back.
Habitat
Malagasy Civets can be found in the evergreen forests of Madagascar.
Diet
Malagasy Civets mainly feed on small rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs and insects.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 3 months, Malagasy Civets give birth to a single youngster. They are weaned at 2 - 3 months and they disperse at a year old.
Predators
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Malagasy Civet.
Interesting Facts
Malagasy Civets are also known as:
Malagasy Striped Civet
Striped Civet
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