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Asian palm civet

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)Common

Photo: W. Djatmiko · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalomnivore

The musang, also known as the Asian palm civet, is a small, adaptable mammal found across South and Southeast Asia. It thrives in various environments, from forests to urban areas. This nocturnal animal is famous for its role in producing kopi luwak coffee, though it primarily lives on a wild diet.

  • Musangs are nocturnal and often forage for food under cover of darkness.
  • They can adapt to diverse habitats, including forests and human-altered landscapes.
  • Despite being hunted for the wildlife trade, their populations remain stable.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Habitat
Rainforest, Forest, Urban
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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