Hemigalus (Noun)
Meaning
Banded palm civets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hemigalus is a genus of small viverrids native to Southeast Asia, and the hemigalus or banded palm civet is one of its species that are primarily known for their distinctive markings.
- Banded palm civets, scientifically known as Hemigalus derbyanus, belong to the family Viverridae.
- Hemigalus derbyanus or the banded palm civet, has an average body length of approximately 50-70 cm.
- In Southeast Asia, the banded palm civet, scientifically referred to as Hemigalus derbyanus, can be found in forests and on plantations.
- Hemigalus derbyanus is known for its omnivorous diet that includes a variety of fruits, small mammals, and insects.