African civet
Civettictis civetta
ok. 76,2 cmAdult male
Body length (excluding tail)
Body length (excluding tail)
od pyska do nasady ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 7–20 kgZakres gatunku
African civet — size comparison
The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a nocturnal carnivoran of sub-Saharan Africa. It occupies forests, scrub and savanna mosaics, using dense vegetation
Silhouette comparison
Length
od pyska do nasady ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Body length (excluding tail)Scale in cm
020406080
approx. 76.2 cm
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African civet — size comparison — facts and sources
The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a nocturnal carnivoran of sub-Saharan Africa. It occupies forests, scrub and savanna mosaics, using dense vegetation for cover. Dark spots and stripes pattern its coat, and a dark mask marks the face.
An omnivore, it eats fruit, invertebrates, small vertebrates, eggs and carrion. It searches chiefly on the ground, investigating litter and scrub. A varied diet allows it to use different habitats across its extensive range.
Adults usually live alone and advertise their presence through scent left at regular sites. Nocturnal activity and concealed routes often make signs easier to find than the animal itself. The mask and other markings vary between individuals.
ADW: ciało 24–36 cali, ogon 17–24 cali osobno. Dokładne przeliczenie 1 cal = 2,54 cm. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.