Fossa
Cryptoprocta ferox
ok. 35 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 5–10 kgZakres gatunku
Fossa — size comparison
The fossa is a predator of Madagascar’s humid and dry forests. Its elongated outline may resemble a cat, but it belongs to a separate group of Malagasy carnivor
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 35 cm
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Fossa — size comparison — facts and sources
The fossa is a predator of Madagascar’s humid and dry forests. Its elongated outline may resemble a cat, but it belongs to a separate group of Malagasy carnivorans related to mongooses. It chiefly hunts lemurs while also taking other vertebrates.
Usually solitary, it moves capably both on the ground and in tree crowns. A long tail, partly retractable claws and flexible ankle joints help it negotiate branches. Ankle mobility allows it to descend trunks head first.
Francuskie Muzeum Historii Naturalnej podaje około 35 cm w barku i 5–10 kg. Te 35 cm wykorzystujemy bezpośrednio.