Rostkatze

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Prionailurus

Species

Prionailurus rubiginosus (Rostkatze)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato Rojizo

French Chat rougeâtre

German Rostkatze

Similar Species in Prionailurus

Fischkatze

Prionailurus viverrinus

Vulnerable

Flachkopfkatze

Prionailurus planiceps

Endangered

Leopardkatze

Prionailurus bengalensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rostkatze?

The scientific name of Rostkatze is Prionailurus rubiginosus. It belongs to the genus Prionailurus.

What is the conservation status of Rostkatze?

Rostkatze (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Rostkatze belong to?

Rostkatze (Prionailurus rubiginosus) belongs to the genus Prionailurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What kingdom does Rostkatze belong to?

Rostkatze (Prionailurus rubiginosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Rostkatze?

The closest relatives of Rostkatze in the genus Prionailurus include Fischkatze, Flachkopfkatze, Leopardkatze.