Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

An Investigation into the Taxonomy of Malabar Civet

Grantee Name: R. Nandini

Hotspot: Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location: India
Amount: $12,118
Dates: Jan 2010 – Jul 2011
Keywords: Research, Species Conservation

Examine the taxonomic status and validity of Malabar civet (Viverra civettina), a Critically Endangered species that is endemic to the Western Ghats. Determine whether Malabar Civet is a valid species, and use results to inform conservation and management decisions.

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action