Viverra
Encyclopedia
Viverra is a genus of civet
commonly found in Southeast Asia
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Civet
The family Viverridae is made up of around 30 species of medium-sized mammal, including all of the genets, the binturong, most of the civets, and the two African linsangs....
commonly found in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
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Species
- Malabar Large-spotted Civet (Viverra civettina)
- Large-spotted CivetLarge-spotted CivetThe Large-spotted Civet is a species of civet. It is found in Asia. The rare Malabar large-spotted civet is usually considered a subspecies....
(Viverra megaspila) - Malayan Civet (Viverra tangalunga)
- Large Indian CivetLarge Indian CivetThe Large Indian Civet is a member of the Viverrid family native to Southeast Asia. In 2008, the IUCN classified the species as Near Threatened, mainly because of the known heavy trade as wild meat.- Characteristics :...
(Viverra zibetha)