African Civet (Civettictis civetta)
African Civet (Civettictis civetta)
Scientific Name: Civettictis civetta
Higher classification: Civettictis
Kingdom: Animalia,
Phylum: Chordata,
Class: Mammalia,
Order: Carnivora,
Family: Viverridae,
Genus: Civettictis,
Group: Mammal,
Size: 43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),
Weight: 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),
Diet: Omnivore,
Lifespan: 15 – 20 years (In captivity),
Colour: Black, White, Grey, Yellow, Brown, Tan,
Conservation Status: Least Concern.
** Civettictis civetta, is the largest representative of the African Viverridae. It is the sole member of its genus. African civets can be found from coast to coast across sub-Saharan Africa. They are primarily nocturnal and spend the day sleeping in dense vegetation. During the night, when they are the most active.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_civet
Scientific Name: Civettictis civetta
Higher classification: Civettictis
Kingdom: Animalia,
Phylum: Chordata,
Class: Mammalia,
Order: Carnivora,
Family: Viverridae,
Genus: Civettictis,
Group: Mammal,
Size: 43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),
Weight: 1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),
Diet: Omnivore,
Lifespan: 15 – 20 years (In captivity),
Colour: Black, White, Grey, Yellow, Brown, Tan,
Conservation Status: Least Concern.
** Civettictis civetta, is the largest representative of the African Viverridae. It is the sole member of its genus. African civets can be found from coast to coast across sub-Saharan Africa. They are primarily nocturnal and spend the day sleeping in dense vegetation. During the night, when they are the most active.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_civet
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