Flat-headed cat vs Patagonian mara

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Caviidae
Genus	Prionailurus	Dolichotis
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.