Mammal
Felis bieti Facts
The Chinese mountain cat (Felis bieti), also known as Chinese desert cat and Chinese steppe cat, is a small wild Felis species with sand-coloured fur, faint dark stripes on the face and legs and black tipped ears.
Classification
Family: Felidae. Order: Carnivora.
Felis bieti Conservation Status
Felis bieti 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
- Weight
- 5.5 kg
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