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Clouded Leopard

Neofelis nebulosa

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

20.0 kg

Population

10.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

최대 26kg까지 자라는 중형 야생 고양이인 구름표범은 히말라야 동부에서 동남아시아를 거쳐 보르네오에 이르는 열대 및 아열대 삼림에 서식합니다. 독특한 구름 모양의 털무늬로 이름 붙여진 이 종은 야생 고양이 중 두개골 크기 대비 가장 긴 송곳니를 가지며 나무를 머리 아래로 내려올 수 있는 뛰어난 등반가입니다. 산림 벌채로 인해 취약(VU) 종이지만 전체 개체군 규모는 제대로 파악되지 않고 있습니다.

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.

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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.

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Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

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

Diet

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

10.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

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

Diardi’s Clouded Leopard

Neofelis diardi

Vulnerable

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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.