Asian Golden Cat

Catopuma temminckii

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The Asian golden cat is a medium-sized wild cat native to the northeastern Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and China. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2025, and is threatened by poaching and habitat destruction, since Southeast Asian forests are undergoing the world's fastest regional deforestation.

Fun Fact

Asian golden cats are so rarely seen in the wild that almost everything known about their behavior comes from camera trap footage, and they display an extraordinary range of color morphs from golden to grey to spotted.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12-18 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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