Camera-trap records of small carnivores from eastern Cambodia, 1999-2013

Camera-trapping targeted at large mammals was conducted across nine lowland areas (predominantly under 300 m asl) in eastern Cambodia between 1999 and 2013. At least 10 small carnivore species were recorded including, based on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, two categorised as Vulnerable (Large-spotted Civet Viverra megaspila and Binturong Arctictis binturong) and two as Near Threatened (Large Indian Civet V. zibetha and Hog Badger Arctonyx collaris). Over 75% of small carnivore camera-trap encounters were of Large Indian Civet or Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus, indicating that these species remain widespread and common in eastern Cambodia’s lowland forests. Possible declines of Hog Badger, Large-spotted Civet and Small Indian Civet Viverricula indica are noted but further research is merited. This is particularly important for Largespotted Civet, given the likely high significance of this region to its global conservation status.