Banded Civet
Hemigalus derbyanus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassMammalia (Mamífers)
- OrderCarnivora (Carnívors)
- FamilyViverridae (Civets, Genets, and Oyans)
- GenusHemigalus (Banded Civets)
- SpeciesHemigalus derbyanus (Banded Civet)
The banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus), also called the banded civet, is a viverrid native to Indomalaya. They primarily inhabit lowland conifer habitat, which is under threat from encroaching human activity. It is estimated the population of the banded palm civet has decreased by around 30% in just three generations. Banded palm civets are usually approximately the size of a domestic cat; their fur is pale but with dark bands on the back. They are believed to be closely related to Hose's palm civets, which are similar in appearance and distribution. The banded palm civet is the only species in its genus, first scientifically described in 1837. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Civet sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 13 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Danum Valley Conservation Area
Malay Civet
Viverra tangalunga
Common Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Small-toothed Palm Civet
Arctogalidia trivirgata
Binturong
Arctictis binturong
Mainland Leopard Cat
Prionailurus bengalensis
Sunda Stink-badger
Mydaus javanensis
Marbled Cat
Pardofelis marmorata
Smooth Coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Yellow-throated Marten
Martes flavigula
Sunda Clouded Leopard
Neofelis diardi
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Civet in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 19% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Civet sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 13 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Civet in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
October has the highest sighting rate for Banded Civet in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.