Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Marbled Cat

Pardofelis marmorata

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The marbled cat is a small wild cat native from the eastern Himalayas to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits forests up to an elevation of 2,500 m (8,200 ft). As it is present in a large range, it has been listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2015.

Fun Fact

In Bhutan, it has been recorded in Royal Manas National Park, and in broadleaved and mixed conifer forests at elevations up to 3,810 m (12,500 ft) in Jigme Dorji National Park and Wangchuck Centennial National Park.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey: birds, squirrels and other rodents, and reptiles.

Lifespan

12 years (captivity)

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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