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Seua lai mek

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.

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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

Seua lai mek is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

10.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Neofelis (Clouded Leopards)

Species

Neofelis nebulosa (Seua lai mek)

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 Seua lai mek?

The scientific name of Seua lai mek is Neofelis nebulosa. It belongs to the genus Neofelis.

What is the conservation status of Seua lai mek?

Seua lai mek (Neofelis nebulosa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Seua lai mek live?

Seua lai mek 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 Seua lai mek belong to?

Seua lai mek (Neofelis nebulosa) belongs to the genus Neofelis, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Seua lai mek eat?

Seua lai mek is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Seua lai mek live?

Seua lai mek has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Seua lai mek are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Seua lai mek (Neofelis nebulosa) is approximately 10,000 individuals.

Is Seua lai mek endangered?

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