Sand Cat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Felis (Small Cats)

Species

Felis margarita (Sand Cat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato de las Arenas

French Chat des sables

German Sandkatze

Russian pshaya koshka

Arabic Qit al rimal

Similar Species in Felis

Chinese Desert cat

Felis bieti

Vulnerable

Jungle cat

Felis chaus

Least Concern

African black-footed cat

Felis nigripes

Vulnerable

Cat

Felis catus

Not Evaluated

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wild cat

Felis silvestris

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand Cat?

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

What is the conservation status of Sand Cat?

Sand Cat (Felis margarita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sand Cat belong to?

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

Is Sand Cat endangered?

No, Sand Cat (Felis margarita) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sand Cat belong to?

Sand Cat (Felis margarita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Sand Cat?

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