Java sun canopy
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Java sun badger ( Melogale orientalis ) |
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The Java sun badger ( Melogale orientalis ) is a species of marten from the genus of the sun badger widespread in Java and Bali .
features
The different species of the sun badger look very similar to one another. The Java sun canopy is particularly similar to the Borneo sun canopy . Like this he reaches a head body length of 35 to 40 cm, the tail measures 16-17 cm. The animals weigh about 2 kg and have a relatively slim build. The muzzle is long. The fur color of the Java sun canopy is largely dark brown on the top, while the fur on the belly is lighter. The head is black with white or yellow areas.
Subspecies and distribution
The Java-badger was once a form of Burma sun badger considered, today, he is usually as a separate species. There are two subspecies of Java Sun Badger, M. o. Orientalis from East Java and Bali, as well as M. o. Sundaicus from West Java. Little is known about the current situation. More recent sightings come from the central part of Java ( Gunung-Halimun nature reserve ).
Way of life
The way of life of the Java sun canopy has hardly been researched. The animals inhabit forests and grass areas and appear to be nocturnal omnivores. Most of the time the animals appear to be on the ground, but they should also be good climbers.
literature
- Lariviére, S. & Jennings, AP (2009): Family Mustelidae (Weasels and Relatives) . In: Wilson, DE, Mittermeier, RA, (Ed.): Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Volume 1: Carnivores. Lynx Edicions, 2009. ISBN 978-84-96553-49-1
Web links
- Melogale orientalis in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2010. Posted by: Duckworth & Brickle, 2008. Accessed April 8 2011th