🐾

Clouded Leopard

Neofelis nebulosa

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

20.0 kg

Population

10.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

A medium-sized wild cat weighing up to 26 kg, clouded leopards inhabit tropical and subtropical forests from the eastern Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Borneo. Named for their distinctive cloud-like coat markings, they possess the longest canine teeth relative to skull size of any wild cat and are exceptional climbers able to descend trees headfirst. Vulnerable due to deforestation, though the total population remains poorly known.

Fun Facts

✨ They have the longest canine teeth relative to body size of any cat.
✨ They can hang upside down from branches by their hind feet.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest

Distributed across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Diet & Behavior

🥩

Carnivore

Clouded Leopard is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

10.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (Carnivorans)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Neofelis (Clouded Leopards)

Species

Neofelis nebulosa (Clouded Leopard)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Yun Bao

Spanish Pantera Longibanda

French Panthère longibande

German Nebelparder

Thai Seua lai mek

Similar Species in Neofelis

Harimau Dahan

Neofelis diardi

Vulnerable

View all species in Neofelis →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Harimau Dahan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Clouded Leopard?

The scientific name of Clouded Leopard is Neofelis nebulosa. It belongs to the genus Neofelis.

What is the conservation status of Clouded Leopard?

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Clouded Leopard live?

Clouded Leopard is found in Distributed across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand.

What family does Clouded Leopard belong to?

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) belongs to the genus Neofelis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Clouded Leopard eat?

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

How long does Clouded Leopard live?

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

How many Clouded Leopard are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is approximately 10,000 individuals.

Is Clouded Leopard endangered?

Yes, Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.