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Marbled Cat
Pardofelis marmorata
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Marbled Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Irregular dark markings give a marbled appearance, while a long tail suits movement through complex vegetation. | 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 | Forested habitats provide cover and opportunities for climbing. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Published accounts suggest birds and small mammals are important prey, but detailed wild diet studies remain limited. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Climbing ability is pronounced. Captive observations can illustrate movement but should not be treated as a complete description of behavior in the wild. | 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 Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam. | 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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