Arctictis binturong albifrons

(Cuvier, 1822)

Vernacular names
English : Indochinese binturong
French : Binturong d’Indochine

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Notes : 7 other subspecies known. A subspecies revision is proposing that subspecies gairdneri from Thailand is likely a synonym. We choose to follow this advice here.

Identification
Adults can reach a body length of 96 cm, tail length of 84 cm and weight of 20 kg. Unmistakable species with its long bushy black fur, bushy tail, short limbs and clearer head. This subspecies has grizzled hairs on sides and top of head.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs from north-east India to Vietnam. Species found from India to south China, south to Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Palawan. Lives in primary and secondary forests, up to 2500 meters.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : VULNERABLE
CITES : Appendix III
Status : The species is threatened by habitat loss throughout its range. Hunting, poaching and capturing for pet trade are also problems locally.
Ex-Situ Programs : SSP in America, EEP in Europe

Observation

 

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