Sri Lankan Brown Civet (Paradoxurus montanus)
This individual was seen in a remote region of Srigiriya Forest area. Evidently there is a very close genetic relationship with the Golden Civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis). This individual was seen in close proximity with a Golden Palm Civet as well. Genetic analysis indicates that specimens of P. montanus, P. aureus and P. stenocephalus share the same haplotype. Because of their low genetic difference, they should neither be considered distinct species nor subspecies, but junior synonyms of the golden palm civet.
