Chat des sables

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Felis (Small Cats)

Species

Felis margarita (Chat des sables)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato de las Arenas

French Chat des sables

German Sandkatze

Russian pshaya koshka

Arabic Qit al rimal

Similar Species in Felis

Chat à pieds noirs

Felis nigripes

Vulnerable

Chat de Biet

Felis bieti

Vulnerable

Chat de jungle

Felis chaus

Least Concern

chat haret

Felis catus

Not Evaluated

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chat sauvage, chat sauvage deurope, chat forestier

Felis silvestris

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chat des sables?

The scientific name of Chat des sables is Felis margarita. It belongs to the genus Felis.

What is the conservation status of Chat des sables?

Chat des sables (Felis margarita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Chat des sables belong to?

Chat des sables (Felis margarita) belongs to the genus Felis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Chat des sables endangered?

No, Chat des sables (Felis margarita) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chat des sables belong to?

Chat des sables (Felis margarita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Chat des sables?

The closest relatives of Chat des sables in the genus Felis include Chat à pieds noirs, Chat de Biet, Chat de jungle, chat haret, chat sauvage, chat sauvage deurope, chat forestier.