Mammals · Carnivora · Eupleridae
Cryptoprocta ferox
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
It is the largest land predator in Madagascar and the main natural check on the island's lemur populations. Its mating, which can last up to 165 minutes, takes place in traditional "mating trees".
Weight
5.5 kg – 12 kg
Size
61 cm – 80 cm
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: Nature Table; AnAge; A-Z Animals; ScientificLib; Creatures of the World Wiki; Animal Diversity Web; AnimalHub; SDZWA Library Fact Sheet
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 12.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Fossa — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The fossa is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 8 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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