1, body size difference: musky cats are bigger than civets. Musk cat's body length up to 60 centimeters, tail length of about 30 centimeters, weight up to 3-5 kg; civet's body length of about 30-40 centimeters, tail length of about 20-25 centimeters, weight between 1-2 kg.

2, the difference in appearance: musk cats have longer bodies and tails, gray-brown or brown fur color, larger head, smaller ears, round eyes. Fruit civet has a shorter body, a longer and ringed tail, a variety of fur colors, gray, brown, black or a combination, a smaller head, larger ears, oval eyes.