Javan ferret-badger

Java sunroof ( Melogale orientalis)

The Java sunroof ( Melogale orientalis) is a common on Java and Bali marten from the kind of sun badgers.

Features

The different types of sun badgers look very much alike. The Java -badger resembles particularly the Bornean sun roof. Like him, he reaches a body length of 35-40 cm, the tail is 16-17 cm. The animals weigh about 2 kg and have a relatively lean physique. The muzzle is long. The coat color of the Java Sun badger is oberseits largely dark brown, the belly is the fur is brighter. The head is black with white or yellow games.

Subspecies and distribution

The Java -badger was once seen as a form of the Burma - sun badger, today he is regarded mostly as an independent Art There are two subspecies of the Java Sun Badger, M. o orientalis from East Java and Bali, as well as M. o from sundaicus West Java. Little is known about the inventory situation. Recent sightings originate from the central part of Java ( Gunung Halimun Nature Reserve ).

Way of life

The lifestyle of the Java Sun badger is poorly understood. The animals inhabit forests and grass areas, and appear to be nocturnal omnivore. Mostly, the animals seem to keep on the ground, but they are likely to be good climbers.