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Small Indian civet

Viverricula indica

Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)Common

Photo: Vickey Chauhan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mammalomnivore

The rasse, also known as the small Indian civet, is a sleek nocturnal mammal found across South and Southeast Asia. It thrives in both wild areas and human-altered landscapes like farms. Unlike many shy animals, it adapts well to living near people.

  • Active mostly at night, using its sharp senses to hunt.
  • Found in agricultural areas as well as natural habitats.
  • Populations remain stable across its wide Asian range.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Viverricula indica
Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Farm
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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