ENEndangered
Large-spotted Civet
Viverra megaspila
Declining
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· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in VIVERRIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Large-spotted Civet classified as Endangered?
Large-spotted Civet 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 Large-spotted Civet live?
Large-spotted Civet occurs in Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), and Singapore (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Large-spotted Civet?
The main threats to Large-spotted Civet are 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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