Chat de Chine

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 (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Prionailurus

Species

Prionailurus bengalensis (Chat de Chine)

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

Chat à tête plate

Prionailurus planiceps

Endangered

Chat Pêcheur

Prionailurus viverrinus

Vulnerable

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Chat rougeâtre

Prionailurus rubiginosus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chat de Chine?

The scientific name of Chat de Chine is Prionailurus bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Prionailurus.

What is the conservation status of Chat de Chine?

Chat de Chine (Prionailurus bengalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chat de Chine live?

Chat de Chine is found in Distributed across Philippines and Taiwan.. Countries include Philippines, Taiwan.

What family does Chat de Chine belong to?

Chat de Chine (Prionailurus bengalensis) belongs to the genus Prionailurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Chat de Chine endangered?

No, Chat de Chine (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 Chat de Chine belong to?

Chat de Chine (Prionailurus bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Chat de Chine?

The closest relatives of Chat de Chine in the genus Prionailurus include Chat à tête plate, Chat Pêcheur, Chat rougeâtre.