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African palm civet

Nandinia binotata

African palm civet (Nandinia binotata)Common

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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.
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At a glance

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)
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