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Gato cabeçanas

Felis silvestris

Critically Endangered

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O gato-selvagem (Felis silvestris) está classificado como Criticamente Ameaçado (CR) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Enfrenta risco extremamente alto de extinção na natureza devido ao grave declínio populacional e à perda de habitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 13 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Cyprus, Saudi Arabia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico), and South America (Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇪 Peru 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Felis silvestris (Gato cabeçanas)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato Montés

French chat sauvage, chat sauvage deurope, chat forestier

German Wildkatze

Portuguese Gato cabeçanas

Arabic Al qit

Turkish Yaban kedisi

Similar Species in Felis

African black-footed cat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gato cabeçanas?

The scientific name of Gato cabeçanas is Felis silvestris. It belongs to the genus Felis.

What is the conservation status of Gato cabeçanas?

Gato cabeçanas (Felis silvestris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gato cabeçanas live?

Gato cabeçanas is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Cyprus, Saudi Arabia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico), and South America (Peru). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, France, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Peru, Portugal.

What family does Gato cabeçanas belong to?

Gato cabeçanas (Felis silvestris) belongs to the genus Felis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Gato cabeçanas endangered?

Yes, Gato cabeçanas (Felis silvestris) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gato cabeçanas belong to?

Gato cabeçanas (Felis silvestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gato cabeçanas?

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