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Spotted fanaloka
(Malagasy civet)
Fossa fossana
(MÜLLER, 1776)


Photo by: A. Meyer
      
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:00
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E. / Mittermeier, Russell A. HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD; Vol. 1 - Carnivores, 2009
 
Range:Madagascar
Habitat:Usually in forests
Head-Torso-Length:40 - 45 cm
Tail length:22 - 26,5 cm
Weight:1,3 - 1,9 kg
Food:Amphibians, crustaceans, crabs, eels, fish
IUCN status:VU (Vulnerable)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
Europe (EU)
  Germany (2 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Neunkirchen (Zoo) 
     
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  • Stuttgart (Wilhelma) 
    Holding(s): 2
     
    Europe (NonEU)
      United Kingdom (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Bratton Fleming (Exmoor Zoological Park) 
    Holding(s): 1
     
    North America
      United States of America (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Nashville (Zoo at Grassmere) 
    Holding(s): 1