The Small Indian Civet is a small, nocturnal mammal found throughout the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and parts of Southeast Asia. It inhabits a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even agricultural areas, often near human settlements.

This civet has a slender, elongated body with short legs, and its fur is usually grayish-brown with distinct black or dark brown markings, including stripes running along its back and sides. It has a long, bushy tail, which helps it maintain balance as it moves through trees and on the ground. The Small Indian Civet has a sharp, pointed face with a characteristic black line running from its eyes to the tip of its nose. The Small Indian Civet is omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of food including fruits, small mammals, insects, and bird eggs. It is primarily nocturnal, foraging at night.

IUCN Status: Least Concern

IWLPA: Schedule I

CITES: Appendix III