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An Investigation into the Taxonomy of Malabar Civet
Grantee Name: 
R. Nandini
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
India
AMOUNT
US$12,118
DATES
Feb 2010
-
Jul 2011
KEYWORDS
Research
Species Conservation
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
India
AMOUNT
US$12,118
DATES
Feb 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

Project Resources:
Final Project Report
English
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