Flat-headed Cat

Prionailurus planiceps

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The flat-headed cat is a small wild cat with short reddish-brown fur. Its head is elongated, and its ears are rounded. Its slender body is 41 to 50 cm long with a tail of 13 to 15 cm, and it weighs 1.5 to 2.5 kg.

Fun Fact

Its head is elongated, and its ears are rounded.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to lowland tropical rainforests in extreme southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo.

Diet

Preys foremost on fish, frogs and crustaceans.

Lifespan

14 years

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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