Gato Bengalí

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Philippines and Taiwan.

🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Prionailurus

Species

Prionailurus bengalensis (Gato Bengalí)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 石虎

Spanish Gato Bengalí

French Chat de Chine

German Leopardkatze

Hindi Cheetah Billi

Thai แมวดาว/Maewdaao

Similar Species in Prionailurus

Gato Cabeciancho

Prionailurus planiceps

Endangered

Gato Pescador

Prionailurus viverrinus

Vulnerable

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Gato Rojizo

Prionailurus rubiginosus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gato Bengalí?

The scientific name of Gato Bengalí is Prionailurus bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Prionailurus.

What is the conservation status of Gato Bengalí?

Gato Bengalí (Prionailurus bengalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gato Bengalí live?

Gato Bengalí is found in Distributed across Philippines and Taiwan.. Countries include Philippines, Taiwan.

What family does Gato Bengalí belong to?

Gato Bengalí (Prionailurus bengalensis) belongs to the genus Prionailurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Gato Bengalí endangered?

No, Gato Bengalí (Prionailurus bengalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gato Bengalí belong to?

Gato Bengalí (Prionailurus bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gato Bengalí?

The closest relatives of Gato Bengalí in the genus Prionailurus include Gato Cabeciancho, Gato Pescador, Gato Rojizo.