282. Viverra megaspila Blyth, 1862

Common name: Large-spotted Civet

Myanmar name:

Distribution: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. In Myanmar, recorded in Kachin State (Hukaung Valley WS; Zaw et al. 2008) and possibly in Shan and Kayin State although the camera-trap pictures were not identifiable to species level (Moo et al. 2017).

Remarks: This species is an endangered and completely protected species of Myanmar. It was formerly distributed in central Myanmar (Sagaing and Magway Regions) to Tanintharyi Region; however, there is no recent record of this species in their historical distribution range.