ENEndangered
Chrotogale owstoni
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owston's_palm_civet
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in VIVERRIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chrotogale owstoni classified as Endangered?
Chrotogale owstoni is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chrotogale owstoni live?
Chrotogale owstoni occurs in Cambodia, China, Laos, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chrotogale owstoni?
The main threats to Chrotogale owstoni are 1.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.