Mammal
Fossa
Cryptoprocta ferox · Eupleridae · Carnivora
Best monthsAug · Oct–Novmost records
Records244in 1 country
Most seen inMadagascar244 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
About
Fossa in brief
The fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is a mammal of the Eupleridae family — cat-like, carnivorous mammal native to Madagascar.
In Madagascar it has 244 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in August, October and November and fall to their lowest in February and April.
Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Madagascar244 records · best Oct, Nov
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.