Leopard Cat

Prionailurus bengalensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The leopard cat is a small wild cat native to continental South, Southeast, and East Asia. Since 2002 it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List as it is widely distributed although threatened by habitat loss and hunting in parts of its range.

Fun Fact

Leopard cats are the most widely distributed Asian small cat, and they were one of the first cats domesticated — remains from 5,000-year-old Chinese farms predate Middle Eastern cat domestication.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and temperate forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-13 years

Threats

Wildfire
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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