Marbled Cat

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The elusive marbled cats have been recently spotted through camera traps at Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam's Tinsukia district. 

About Marbled Cat

• The Indian marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata), also known as the marbled cat, is a small wild cat species that is native to South and Southeast Asia.
• It is believed to be closely related to the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) and the bay cat (Catopuma badia). 

Marbled Cat Distribution

• This species is found in several countries in the region, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
• In India, the Indian marbled cat is primarily found in the forests of Northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

Marbled Cat Features

• It is a small wild cat species that has a distinctive marbled pattern on its fur.
• The fur is brown or gray with black spots and stripes, which helps the cat blend into its forest environment. 
• Males are typically larger than females, with males weighing between 4.5 and 9 kg, while females weigh between 2.5 and 5 kg. Indian marbled cats are known to be excellent climbers and are capable of leaping great distances between trees.
• The species is territorial and marks its territory with urine and scent marking. 
• They are solitary animals that spend most of their time alone.
• Conservation Status: classified as ‘ Near Threatened’ under the IUCN Red List.

Marbled Cat FAQs

Q1. Where is the marbled cat found in India?

Ans. They are primarily spotted in Northeastern states like Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Q2. What is the IUCN status of marbled cat ?

Ans. Near Threatened

Q3. What is the scientific name of Indian marbled cat?

Ans. Pardofelis marmorata

Source: TOI