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Fishing Cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Fishing Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A robust body, short limbs and relatively short tail distinguish its shape. | 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 | Marshes, swamps and vegetated river or wetland margins are important habitats. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Fish are prominent foods; other animals encountered around wetlands may also be taken. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Fishing cats forage at water edges and can enter water. Wetland structure and accessible prey are central to this hunting environment. | 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, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia?, 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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