Mammal

Flat-headed cat Facts

Prionailurus planiceps

MammalCarnivore

The flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps) is a small wild cat with short reddish-brown fur. Its head is elongated, and its ears are rounded.

Diet: Their morphological specializations suggest that their diet is mostly composed of fish, but they are reported to hunt for frogs, and are thought to catch crustaceans.
Lifespan: Up to 14 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Flat-headed cat Facts at a Glance

The flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps) is a small wild cat with short reddish-brown fur. Its head is elongated, and its ears are rounded.

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 Flat-headed cats Eat?

Flat-headed cats have a carnivore diet that includes Their morphological specializations suggest that their diet is mostly composed of fish, but they are reported to hunt for frogs, and are thought to catch crustaceans.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.

Flat-headed cat Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat is listed here as Endangered. 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 14 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight: 6,750 g

Fun facts

Flat-headed cats recorded in Kalimantan were foremost active by night.
It is difficult to study the cat, which lives in thick vegetation in wet areas.
They are presumably solitary, and probably maintain their home ranges by scent marking.