Cat

Felis catus

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

46 cm

Weight

4.5 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

O gato doméstico (Felis catus) é um carnívoro pequeno da família Felidae, amplamente mantido como animal de estimação e para controle de pragas. Originário do Oriente Médio, foi domesticado há cerca de 10.000 anos. Possui visão noturna excelente, audição aguçada e reflexos rápidos. Comunica-se por miar, ronronar e linguagem corporal. Caça instintivamente roedores e pássaros. Existem atualmente centenas de raças reconhecidas com diversas características físicas.

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

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Felis catus (Cat)

Names in Other Languages

French chat haret

Similar Species in Felis

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Gato cabeçanas

Felis silvestris

Critically Endangered

African black-footed cat

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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 (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cat?

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