Yellow-throated Marten Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Martes flavigula
Family : Mustelidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Javan Yellow-throated Marten
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland
Description : Yellow-throated Martens are relatively small, with an average body length of 45-55 cm (18-22 in) and a weight of 1-3 kg (2.2-6.6 lbs).
They have a slender, elongated body with short legs, and a bushy tail that is about as long as their body. They have a yellow patch on their throat and a dark brown to black coat that is lighter on the underparts. Their fur is thick and soft, providing insulation from the cold.
Yellow-throated Martens are found in forests and woodlands across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They prefer moist habitats near water sources such as rivers and streams.
Yellow-throated Martens are carnivorous and primarily feed on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. They are also known to eat fruit and carrion.
They are solitary and nocturnal animals, spending most of their day resting in trees or dens. They are agile climbers and can jump from tree to tree with ease. They are territorial and mark their territory with scent markings.
Yellow-throated Martens are listed as a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, they are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting for their fur and meat.
They have a slender, elongated body with short legs, and a bushy tail that is about as long as their body. They have a yellow patch on their throat and a dark brown to black coat that is lighter on the underparts. Their fur is thick and soft, providing insulation from the cold.
Yellow-throated Martens are found in forests and woodlands across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They prefer moist habitats near water sources such as rivers and streams.
Yellow-throated Martens are carnivorous and primarily feed on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. They are also known to eat fruit and carrion.
They are solitary and nocturnal animals, spending most of their day resting in trees or dens. They are agile climbers and can jump from tree to tree with ease. They are territorial and mark their territory with scent markings.
Yellow-throated Martens are listed as a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, they are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting for their fur and meat.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Amol Kokane(www.inaturalist.org/people/Amol Kokane), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Amol Kokane(www.inaturalist.org/people/Amol Kokane), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.