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 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 22 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
Common Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Malay Civet
Viverra tangalunga
Small-toothed Palm Civet
Arctogalidia trivirgata
Banded Linsang
Prionodon linsang
Smooth Coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Sunda Stink-badger
Mydaus javanensis
Flat-headed Cat
Prionailurus planiceps
Sun Bear
Helarctos malayanus
Sunda Clouded Leopard
Neofelis diardi
Yellow-throated Marten
Martes flavigula
Mainland Leopard Cat
Prionailurus bengalensis
📅 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 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 19% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Civet sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 22 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Civet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
May has the highest sighting rate for Banded Civet in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.