Malagasy Civet
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| Scientific name | Fossa fossana |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Fossa |
| Order | Carnivores |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Eupleridae |
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| ID | 2351915 |
About Malagasy Civet
The Malagasy or striped civet, also known as the fanaloka or jabady, is an euplerid endemic to Madagascar. The Malagasy civet is a small mammal, about 47 centimetres long excluding the tail. It can weigh 1. 5 to 2. 0 kilograms. It is endemic to the tropical forests of Madagascar. Malagasy civets are nocturnal.