Found in forests habitats across Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Banded Palm Civet is an omnivore member of the Viverridae family. Weighing 2–5 kg, it is well below average among omnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Banded Palm Civet | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 12 kg | ↓ 71% |
| Height | 56 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 16 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 54% |
| Avg Speed | 16 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Banded Palm Civet inhabits forests habitats. It can be found in Southeast Asia, South Asia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Banded Palm Civet is a solitary species belonging to the Viverridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Banded Palm Civet is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Banded Palm Civet’s weight of 2–5 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #40 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Banded Palm Civet weigh?
A Banded Palm Civet typically weighs 2–5 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Banded Palm Civet?
The Banded Palm Civet is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Banded Palm Civet live?
The Banded Palm Civet is found in Southeast Asia, South Asia, in forests habitats.
How does the Banded Palm Civet reproduce?
The Banded Palm Civet has a gestation period of 60–64 days and typically produces 2-5 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026