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Flat-headed cat

Prionailurus planiceps

Flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps)Endangered

Photo: Jim Sanderson · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalcarnivore

The flat-headed cat is a petite wild feline with rusty-brown fur and a uniquely stretched-out face. It prowls Southeast Asia's wetlands, its small size and webbed paws making it an excellent swimmer.

  • This cat weighs as little as a large pineapple, between 1.5 and 2.5 kg.
  • Its body stretches 41-50 cm long, with a stubby 13-15 cm tail.
  • Rounded ears and a slender build help it move through dense vegetation.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Prionailurus planiceps
Habitat
Wetland, Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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