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Gato Montés

Felis silvestris

Critically Endangered

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El gato montés (Felis silvestris) está clasificado como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Con un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido a la grave disminución poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 13 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Cyprus, Saudi Arabia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico), and South America (Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇪 Peru 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Felis silvestris (Gato Montés)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato Montés

French chat sauvage, chat sauvage deurope, chat forestier

German Wildkatze

Portuguese Gato cabeçanas

Arabic Al qit

Turkish Yaban kedisi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gato Montés?

The scientific name of Gato Montés is Felis silvestris. It belongs to the genus Felis.

What is the conservation status of Gato Montés?

Gato Montés (Felis silvestris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gato Montés live?

Gato Montés is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Cyprus, Saudi Arabia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico), and South America (Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, France, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Peru, Portugal.

What family does Gato Montés belong to?

Gato Montés (Felis silvestris) belongs to the genus Felis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Gato Montés endangered?

Yes, Gato Montés (Felis silvestris) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gato Montés belong to?

Gato Montés (Felis silvestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gato Montés?

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