Flat-headed cat vs Lesser Coucal

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Centropus bengalensis

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while Lesser Coucal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Lesser Coucal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cuculidae
Genus	Prionailurus	Centropus
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Centropus bengalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and Lesser Coucal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Lesser Coucal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Lesser Coucal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Coucal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.