Cat

Felis catus

Not Evaluated →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

46 cm

Weight

4.5 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

人類が最も成功した家畜の一つであるイエネコは、約1万年前に近東のヤマネコ（Felis silvestris lybica）から家畜化された小型で敏捷な肉食動物だ。70を超える公認品種が存在し、ネコは強い捕食本能を維持したまま地球上のほぼすべての陸地環境に分布している。世界で最も人気のあるペットで、世界中で約6億匹が飼育されていると推定される。

Fun Facts

✨ Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping.
✨ A group of cats is called a clowder.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (6 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Cat is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Species

Felis catus (Cat)

Names in Other Languages

French chat haret

Similar Species in Felis

African black-footed cat

Critically Endangered

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Habitat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cat?

The scientific name of Cat is Felis catus. It belongs to the genus Felis.

Where does Cat live?

Cat is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile.

What family does Cat belong to?

Cat (Felis catus) belongs to the genus Felis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Cat eat?

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

How long does Cat live?

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

What kingdom does Cat belong to?

Cat (Felis catus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Cat?

The closest relatives of Cat in the genus Felis include Chinese Desert cat, Jungle cat, African black-footed cat, Sand Cat, wild cat.