Living BeingsCompare species
Bay Cat
Catopuma badia
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Bay Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Reddish and grayish coats occur, with rounded ears and a relatively elongated tail. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Forest habitats, including dense primary forest, are associated with its occurrence. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Published accounts report small mammals and birds among possible foods, but its wild diet is not comprehensively documented. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Its secretive life makes observations scarce. Reports of nighttime activity do not establish an unvarying schedule for every individual. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Felinae.
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