African palm civet
Nandinia binotata
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Mammalcarnivore
The Tree Civet is a small carnivore found across sub-Saharan Africa. It’s the only member of its unique family, making it genetically distinct from other carnivores. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in various forested habitats.
- It has a spotted coat, giving it the nickname 'two-spotted palm civet.'
- It’s the sole member of its superfamily, Nandinioidea.
- Its diet includes fruits, insects, and small animals.
RainforestForestAfrica
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Nandinia binotata
- Habitat
- Rainforest, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Africa
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)