• Has a spotted coat and ringed tail.
• Secretes musk.
• Climbs excellently.

The giant forest genet has dense, light brown fur with dark spots and stripes, which aids in camouflage among leaves and branches; the adult possesses sharp claws on its paws, enabling it to grip tree bark and capture prey, and has large eyes with vertical pupils that provide good night vision. The species also features a long tail with distinct dark rings, assisting in balance when moving through trees. An adult's fur is light brown with dark spots and stripes; the animal’s paws have sharp claws; it has large eyes with vertical pupils; and its tail is long with clear dark rings.