Borneo-Goldkatze vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Catopuma badia compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Borneo-Goldkatze is Endangered while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Borneo-Goldkatze	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Catopuma	Mustela
Species	Catopuma badia	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Borneo-Goldkatze and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Borneo-Goldkatze

EN — Endangered

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Borneo-Goldkatze	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Borneo-Goldkatze

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Borneo-Goldkatze

The Bay Cat (Catopuma badia) is a species in the genus Catopuma. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.