Marbled Cat Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Pardofelis marmorata
Family : Felidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forest
Description : The marbled cat is a small-sized wild cat, with a head-to-body length of 45 to 62 cm (18 to 24 in), and a tail length of 38 to 56 cm (15 to 22 in).
The marbled cat has a unique and distinct appearance. Its fur is covered with a marbled pattern of black, brown, and gray, which provides excellent camouflage in the forest. It also has large, round ears with white spots, and a short, thick tail.
The marbled cat is primarily found in the tropical forest.
The marbled cat is a solitary and elusive animal that is primarily nocturnal, although it may be active during the day in some areas. It is an excellent climber and spends most of its time in the trees.
The marbled cat is a carnivorous animal, and its diet consists of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
The marbled cat is classified as a Near Threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main threats to the species include habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade.
The marbled cat has a unique and distinct appearance. Its fur is covered with a marbled pattern of black, brown, and gray, which provides excellent camouflage in the forest. It also has large, round ears with white spots, and a short, thick tail.
The marbled cat is primarily found in the tropical forest.
The marbled cat is a solitary and elusive animal that is primarily nocturnal, although it may be active during the day in some areas. It is an excellent climber and spends most of its time in the trees.
The marbled cat is a carnivorous animal, and its diet consists of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
The marbled cat is classified as a Near Threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main threats to the species include habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
References:
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Johan Embréus(www.inaturalist.org/people/Johan Embréus), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:iucnredlist.org,Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh), photo credit:Johan Embréus(www.inaturalist.org/people/Johan Embréus), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.