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Head-body 50-65 cm; tail 30-36 cm; weight 2-3 kg.
A nocturnal terrestrial civet with varying shades of coat colour, from pale
yellow, greyish buff, to reddish brown. Body transversely crossed by 5
dark brown bands, extending halfway down flank. Longitudinal stripes
present on face and shoulders. Tail mostly dark brown, only with distinct
2 dark rings at the base.