fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/fossa_(Cryptoprocta_ferox)
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Animalia
gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:activityPattern cathemeral
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:climbingRoute yes
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Fox
gptkbp:conservationStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Edward_Turner_Bennett
gptkbp:describedYear 1833
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widespread in Madagascar
gptkbp:diurnal partially
gptkbp:family gptkb:Eupleridae
gptkbp:features flexible ankles
semi-retractable claws
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1833
gptkbp:furColor dark brown
reddish-brown
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cryptoprocta
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 6 weeks
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:forest
gptkbp:hasClaws yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
gptkbp:IUCNStatus VU
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:location gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:maximumLength 80 cm
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:nocturnal partially
gptkbp:offspring 2–4
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators lemurs
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to 2–4 young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Cryptoprocta_ferox
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism minimal
gptkbp:similarTo gptkb:cat
mongoose
gptkbp:solitary mostly
gptkbp:swimmingAbility yes
gptkbp:tailLength up to 90 cm
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:teeth yes
gptkbp:territory yes
gptkbp:threats gptkb:hunting
habitat loss
gptkbp:topPredatorOf gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:vocalization varied
gptkbp:weight 5.5–8.6 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eupleridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5