Indian Civet

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern Crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptations Nocturnal vision
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated
gptkbp:breeding_range 1-2 years
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round
gptkbp:captive_breeding Occasionally bred in captivity
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Tolerates humid conditions
gptkbp:climbing_ability Good climber
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:color_scheme Spotted
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations and scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation Featured in folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional medicine
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
Fruits
Omnivore
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role Pest control
Seed disperser
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viverridae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Scavenger and hunter
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference Dense vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_range Lowland forests
gptkbp:hair_color Short and coarse
gptkbp:has_skin Fur used in traditional crafts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indian Civet
gptkbp:human_interaction Limited interactions with others
gptkbp:hunting_technique Protected species in many areas
gptkbp:length 50-70 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2-4
gptkbp:local_names Khar, Kharbuj
gptkbp:mating_system Polygynous
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators Large birds of prey
gptkbp:related_civets gptkb:African_Civet
gptkbp:related_species Common Civet
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name Viverricula indica
gptkbp:senses Acute sense of smell
gptkbp:sleeping_habits Nests in trees
gptkbp:social_behavior Territorial
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Mutualistic with fruit trees
gptkbp:tail_length 30-40 cm
gptkbp:territory 1-2 km²
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:weight 3-5 kg
gptkbp:youth_development Altricial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Malabar_Large-spotted_Civet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6