What is another word for banded palm civet?
Pronunciation: [bˈandɪd pˈɑːm sˈa͡ɪvət] (IPA) 
The banded palm civet is a small mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the banded civet, banded mongoose-civet, or simply the banded civet cat. However, in different parts of its range, locals have given it different names, such as musang berbintik in Malay, salak in Indonesian, and la chinchilla in Vietnam. Other synonyms for this species include Hemigalus banded civet, Paradoxurus jerdoni, and Arctogalidia trivirgata. These carnivorous animals have a distinctive appearance, with their banded patterns, pointed snout, and ringed tail. The banded palm civet is an important seed disperser and also helps to control pests in agricultural areas.
