Rusty Spotted Cat Latest News
Recently, for the first time in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Haryana, a rusty-spotted cat has been photographed.
About Rusty Spotted Cat
- It is the world’s smallest and lightest known cat.
- Appearance
- It weighs less than 1.5 kilograms and is 20 to 29 inches in length, about half the size of a domestic cat.
- Its large eyes may be an adaptation to its nocturnal behaviour.
- Habitat: It prefers moist and dry deciduous forests, scrublands, grasslands, and rocky areas.
- Distribution: It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. In India, its range extends from Tamil Nadu to Jammu and Kashmir, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha.
- Characteristics
- It is a very active and agile and extremely fierce cat.
- It is primarily nocturnal, resting in dense cover during the daytime.
- Like other cats, Rusty-spotted cats mark their territory with urine.
- It is an excellent climber, which allows it to catch birds.
- Diet: It also preys on rodents, lizards, frogs and insects.
- Threats: Habitat loss, farm expansion, and industrial growth threaten nearly 75% of its range.
- Conservation Status
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- IUCN: Near Threatened
- CITES: Appendix I
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
Source: TH
Last updated on June, 2026
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