Arctogalidia trivirgata trilineata

(Wagner, 1841)

Vernacular names
English : Small-toothed palm civet
French : Civette palmiste à trois bandes

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Carnivora
Family : Viverridae
Notes : 13 other subspecies known. A recent revision could limit the number of subspecies to three. Javan population could be elevated to full species status.

Identification
Adults can grow to a body length of 53 cm, tail length of 66 cm and weight of 2.5 kg. Coloration dark grey-brown. Back lines nearly absent. Black feet, white throat, black head with white markings. Subspecies very distinct, yellow-beige.

Range and habitat
This subspecies is endemic to western Java and is endangered. Species found from Myanmar and Vietnam to Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Mostly found in primary forests, rarely secondary growth, to 1500 meters.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a broad range but is dependant on primary forests which is source of concern with deforestation. Some populations, such as this subspecies on Java, are endangered.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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