Cat

Felis catus

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

46 cm

Weight

4.5 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

Uno de los compañeros domésticos más exitosos de la humanidad, los gatos domésticos son pequeños carnívoros ágiles originarios del gato montés del Cercano Oriente (Felis silvestris lybica) domesticado hace aproximadamente 10.000 años. Con más de 70 razas reconocidas, los gatos conservan fuertes instintos depredadores y han colonizado prácticamente todos los entornos terrestres de la Tierra. Son la mascota más popular del mundo, con alrededor de 600 millones en cautiverio.

Fun Facts

✨ Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping.
✨ A group of cats is called a clowder.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (6 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Cat is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Felis catus (Cat)

Names in Other Languages

French chat haret

Similar Species in Felis

Critically Endangered

Gato Patinegro

Felis nigripes

Vulnerable

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Habitat

Compare Species

vs Gato de Biet vs Gato de la Jungla vs Gato de las Arenas vs Gato Montés

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cat?

The scientific name of Cat is Felis catus. It belongs to the genus Felis.

Where does Cat live?

Cat is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile.

What family does Cat belong to?

Cat (Felis catus) belongs to the genus Felis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Cat eat?

Cat is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Cat live?

Cat has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Cat belong to?

Cat (Felis catus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cat?

The closest relatives of Cat in the genus Felis include Gato de Biet, Gato de la Jungla, Gato de las Arenas, Gato Montés, Gato Patinegro.