A Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus observed feeding on the nuptial flight of termite alates in Similipal Tiger Reserve, India

Authors

  • HARSHVARDHAN SINGH RATHORE WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
  • Jagyandatt Pati Odisha Forest Department, India
  • Samrat Mondol Wildlife Institute of India
  • Bivash Pandav (1) Wildlife Institute of India (2) Bombay Natural History Society

Keywords:

Viverridae, colour morphs, diet, ecology, Isoptera, Paradoxurinae

Abstract

A Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus was observed feeding on the evening emergence of termite swarms in Similipal Tiger Reserve in February 2020. The Common Palm Civet devoured the termite alates from the forest ϐloor for about eight minutes. The sighting gives an insight into Common Palm Civet insectivory. Camera-trap records of two colour morphs of Common Palm Civet from Similipal Tiger Reserve are also included in this short note.

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2024-06-02

How to Cite

RATHORE, H. S. (2024) “A Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus observed feeding on the nuptial flight of termite alates in Similipal Tiger Reserve, India”, Small Carnivore Conservation, 62. Available at: https://smallcarnivoreconservation.com/index.php/sccg/article/view/4260 (Accessed: 15 April 2026).

Issue

Vol. 62 (2024)

Section

Notes

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