Mammal

clouded leopard Facts

Neofelis nebulosa

MammalCarnivore

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), also called mainland clouded leopard, is a wild cat that has large dusky-grey blotches and irregular spots and stripes reminiscent of clouds.

Diet: When hunting, the clouded leopard stalks its prey or waits for the prey to approach.
Lifespan: Up to 19.8 years (maximum recorded longevity)

clouded leopard Facts at a Glance

The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), also called mainland clouded leopard, is a wild cat that has large dusky-grey blotches and irregular spots and stripes reminiscent of clouds.

It belongs to the family Felidae in the order Carnivora. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

What Do clouded leopards Eat?

clouded leopards have a carnivore diet that includes When hunting, the clouded leopard stalks its prey or waits for the prey to approach.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.

clouded leopard Conservation Status

clouded leopard is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: Up to 19.8 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight: 19,675.75 g

Fun facts

Captive clouded leopards have been observed to scent mark by spraying urine and rubbing their heads on prominent objects.
Early accounts depict it as a rare, secretive, arboreal, and nocturnal inhabitant of dense primary forest.
They use trees as daytime rest sites, but also spend time on the ground when hunting at night.