In general appearance the Musang resembles the civet, and it has in some species a sub-caudal glandular fold which contains a secretion, but without the musky odour of civet.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale
Its habits are in great measure those of the common Musang, though it is probably more carnivorous; it will, however, eat fruit.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale