Trade in Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in Javan and Balinese markets, Indonesia
Trade in Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus in Javan and Balinese markets, Indonesia
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印度尼西亚爪哇和巴厘岛市场的果子狸贸易
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2014
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K. Nekaris
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V. Nijman;D. Spaan;E. J. Rode;P. D. Roberts;K. Nekaris
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Wildlife trade is a major threat to wild populations of many species, especially in South-east Asia. In Indonesia, Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus has become increasingly exploited as an exotic pet and for the production of civet coffee. The species is not protected in Indonesia but its commercial trade is subject to an annual quota system. Surveys of 17 animal markets on the Indonesian island of Java (February 2012 – October 2014) and of two on Bali (July 2013 – July 2014) in 92 visits recorded 720–750 Common Palm Civets openly for sale. Large markets (over 50 shops) held about 13 Civets/survey, mediumsized markets (20–49 shops) about eight and small markets (fewer than 20 shops) about two. No differences between years within markets or across markets were apparent. Jatinegara in Jakarta stands out as one of the most significant in terms of the number of Civets openly for sale, with some 500 recorded during 16 surveys. Other significant markets are Barito in Jakarta (42 Civets recorded; Civets present in 10 out of 11 surveys) and Sukahaji in Bandung (38 Civets; 10 out of 11 surveys) and Kupang in Surabaya (40 Civets during one survey). Many Civets in the markets were still very young. In four of the largest markets (Satria in Denpasar, Jatinegara, Barito and Sukahaji) there were more non-adults than adults. Overall, some three-quarters of the trade comprised non-adults. Most Civets observed in the markets are to be sold as pets. The species has become popular as a pet in Indonesia in recent years. The towns surveyed hold numerous ‘civet-lovers clubs’. Information from traders and the poor conditions in which the Civets were offered for sale, suggests that most, if not all, Civets observed were derived directly from the wild. The impact of this trade on wild populations of Common Palm Civet is unknown. The numbers observed at the markets in Java and Bali and their recent rise in popularity as pets are enough to raise concern.