The Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica) is a small civet widely distributed from South Asia through Southeast Asia to Taiwan and parts of Africa and the Middle East. It prefers secondary forest and open environments near human settlements, is nocturnal, and is primarily terrestrial. It eats rodents, insects, fruit, carrion, and also exploits poultry and garbage. Body length is about 53–58 cm, tail length about 38–43 cm; it marks with secretions from its scent glands and is often solitary. Populations are relatively stable, and the IUCN classifies it as Least Concern.