African Civet
Civettictis civetta
Points
25
per confirmed sighting
African Civet.
Civettictis civetta
Category
mammals
Family
Viverridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 12 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
25 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african civet in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 20%; fruit 20%; endothermic vertebrates 20%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%; invertebrates 10%; carrion 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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