Paradoxurus aureus, common names golden palm civet, golden paradoxurus, and golden wet-zone palm civet is a species of civet native to Sri Lanka, where it is found in wet and intermediate zones, the submontane zone, and probably the cloud forest in the Central Highlands, Namunukula, and the Knuckles Mountain Range (Dumbara).
Adults are red-gold to golden brown, with no special markings. The underside is paler gold than the upper side.
Paradoxurus aureus was formerly Included in Paradoxurus zeylonensis, but is now considered distinct.