Living BeingsCompare species
Northern Tiger Cat
Leopardus tigrinus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Northern Tiger Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A small, lightly built body carries dark spots and rosette-like markings. | 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 | Wooded habitats and covered landscapes are associated with tiger cats, but older broad-range accounts should not be used as precise maps for this narrower concept. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Small mammals and birds are reported prey. Detailed diet evidence remains uneven across populations. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Both nighttime and daytime observations exist. Modern species limits require care when assigning older behavioral studies to this particular species. | 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 Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Bolivia?, Paraguay?. | 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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