Living BeingsCompare species
Leopard Cat
Prionailurus bengalensis
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Leopard Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A spotted coat, pale underside and facial markings are characteristic. | 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 | Forests, shrubland and grassland with suitable cover can provide habitat. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Rodents and other small vertebrates are important prey, with additional animals taken opportunistically. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | It hunts as a small ambush predator and can use areas near water. Activity patterns vary with local conditions. | 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 Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, 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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