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trade in common palm civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in javan and balinese markets indonesia
2014Co-Authors: Vincent Nijman, Denise Spaan, Eva Johanna Rodemargono, P D Roberts, K A I NekarisAbstract:Wildlife trade is a major threat to wild populations of many species, especially in South-east Asia. In Indonesia, Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus has become increasingly exploited as an exotic pet and for the production of civet coffee. The species is not protected in Indonesia but its commercial trade is subject to an annual quota system. Surveys of 17 animal markets on the Indonesian island of Java (February 2012 – October 2014) and of two on Bali (July 2013 – July 2014) in 92 visits recorded 720–750 Common Palm Civets openly for sale. Large markets (over 50 shops) held about 13 Civets/survey, mediumsized markets (20–49 shops) about eight and small markets (fewer than 20 shops) about two. No differences between years within markets or across markets were apparent. Jatinegara in Jakarta stands out as one of the most significant in terms of the number of Civets openly for sale, with some 500 recorded during 16 surveys. Other significant markets are Barito in Jakarta (42 Civets recorded; Civets present in 10 out of 11 surveys) and Sukahaji in Bandung (38 Civets; 10 out of 11 surveys) and Kupang in Surabaya (40 Civets during one survey). Many Civets in the markets were still very young. In four of the largest markets (Satria in Denpasar, Jatinegara, Barito and Sukahaji) there were more non-adults than adults. Overall, some three-quarters of the trade comprised non-adults. Most Civets observed in the markets are to be sold as pets. The species has become popular as a pet in Indonesia in recent years. The towns surveyed hold numerous ‘civet-lovers clubs’. Information from traders and the poor conditions in which the Civets were offered for sale, suggests that most, if not all, Civets observed were derived directly from the wild. The impact of this trade on wild populations of Common Palm Civet is unknown. The numbers observed at the markets in Java and Bali and their recent rise in popularity as pets are enough to raise concern.
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Use of raised plastic water-pipes by Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus for habitat connectivity in an anthropogenic environment in West Java, Indonesia
2014Co-Authors: Denise Spaan, M. Williams, G. Semiadi, K A I NekarisAbstract:Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus is a small nocturnal carnivore ranging across South and Southeast Asia that adapts well to human habitats. A single camera-trap recorded several instances of Common Palm Civets crossing a water-pipe in an agroforest in West Java, Indonesia. Water-pipes might be used because of low arboreal habitat connectivity there. Such use is further evidence of the species’s high tolerance to human activity. Its widespread overlap with people must place it on the front line for the civet-trade demand, yet there is no information of whether this is having any effect on the wild population. An island-wide population survey to help understand changes in wild populations is warranted as a result of recently increased trade in the species.
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a comparison of three survey methods for detecting the elusive pygmy slow loris nycticebus pygmaeus in eastern cambodia
Cambodian Journal of Natural History, 2012Co-Authors: Carly Starr, K A I Nekaris, K P LeungAbstract:Wildlife survey methods have been well developed for large and/or charismatic species in Indochina, but not for many smaller mammals. This study aimed to evaluate three methods for sampling the relative abundance of the pygmy loris Nycticebus pygmaeus, which is threatened by overexploitation and habitat destruction. The study was conducted using two transects in a semi-evergreen forest in the Seima Protection Forest, Cambodia, from 2–20 May and 3–14 December 2007. (1) Wire cage traps were set >1.5 m high in trees, but caught only one rodent Niviventer spp. during 650 trapnights. (2) Track plates with bait were placed in trees and recorded at least �� ve medium-sized mammals: common palm civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus, yellow-throated marten Martes �� avigula, giant squirrel (Ratufa and/or Petaurista spp.),
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sightings of common palm civets Paradoxurus hermaphroditus and of other civet species at phnom samkos wildlife sanctuary and veun sai siem pang conservation area cambodia
2012Co-Authors: T Iseborn, L D Rogers, Benjamin M Rawson, K A I NekarisAbstract:Night surveys are still sparse in Cambodia and therefore only limited data are available on the distribution, density and ecology of nocturnal mammals. In 20 km of nocturnal line transects in Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary (southwest Cambodia) in 2009, and 17.2 km in Veun Sai–Siem Pang Conservation Area (northeast Cambodia) in 2011, we encountered 14 Common Palm Civets Paradoxurus hermaphroditus, seven in each site. Mean linear encounter rate for Common Palm Civet was 0.35 animals/ km (SE ± 0.17) in Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary and 0.39 animals/km (SE ± 0.21) in Veun Sai–Siem Pang Conservation Area. Other small carnivore species sighted during the surveys comprised Small-toothed Palm Civet Arctogalidia trivirgata and Viverra/ Viverricula sp. Although there is no evidence that civets are commonly hunted for use in traditional medicine, they are caught opportunistically for local consumption. Further surveys in Cambodia could clarify trends in nocturnal mammal populations.
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sightings of common palm civets Paradoxurus hermaphroditus and of other civet species at phnom samkos wildlife sanctuary and veun sai siem pang conservation area cambodia
2012Co-Authors: T Iseborn, L D Rogers, Benjamin M Rawson, K A I NekarisAbstract:Night surveys are still sparse in Cambodia and therefore only limited data are available on the distribution, density and ecology of nocturnal mammals. In 20 km of nocturnal line transects in Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary (southwest Cambodia) in 2009, and 17.2 km in Veun Sai–Siem Pang Conservation Area (northeast Cambodia) in 2011, we encountered 14 Common Palm Civets Paradoxurus hermaphroditus, seven in each site. Mean linear encounter rate for Common Palm Civet was 0.35 animals/ km (SE ± 0.17) in Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary and 0.39 animals/km (SE ± 0.21) in Veun Sai–Siem Pang Conservation Area. Other small carnivore species sighted during the surveys comprised Small-toothed Palm Civet Arctogalidia trivirgata and Viverra/ Viverricula sp. Although there is no evidence that civets are commonly hunted for use in traditional medicine, they are caught opportunistically for local consumption. Further surveys in Cambodia could clarify trends in nocturnal mammal populations.
C. P. Groves - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of Sri Lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum Manemandra-arachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all.
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the taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of sri lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum ManemandraarachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all. © 2009 The Linnean Society of London, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009, 155, 238–251.
Kelum Manemandra-arachchi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of Sri Lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum Manemandra-arachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all.
Kelum Manemandraarachchi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of sri lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum ManemandraarachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all. © 2009 The Linnean Society of London, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009, 155, 238–251.
Channa Rajapaksha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of Sri Lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum Manemandra-arachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all.
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the taxonomy of the endemic golden palm civet of sri lanka
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009Co-Authors: C. P. Groves, Channa Rajapaksha, Kelum ManemandraarachchiAbstract:Two species of palm civet are currently known from Sri Lanka: the widespread common species, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pallas, 1777), and the endemic golden species, Paradoxurus zeylonensis (Pallas, 1778). The latter has two ‘morphs’, one golden and one dark brown, both of which are recorded from all three major biotic zones in Sri Lanka (wet zone, dry zone, and cloud forest). We have examined specimens of both ‘morphs’ from all zones, and conclude that there are actually several species involved: names are available for two of them, we describe a third as a new species, and we draw attention to a probable fourth species, based on two distinctive specimens, the provenance of which are unfortunately unknown. The name zeylonensis probably does not apply to a golden palm civet at all. © 2009 The Linnean Society of London, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2009, 155, 238–251.
