Pardofelis marmorata Facts
Pardofelis marmorata
- Diet
- Forest canopies probably provide the marbled cat with much of its prey: birds, squirrels and other rodents, and reptiles.
Pardofelis marmorata Facts at a Glance
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 Pardofelis marmoratas Eat?
Pardofelis marmoratas have a carnivore diet that includes Forest canopies probably provide the marbled cat with much of its prey: birds, squirrels and other rodents, and reptiles.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Pardofelis marmorata Conservation Status
Pardofelis marmorata is listed here as Near Threatened. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Weight
- 2,854.25 g
Fun facts
- In the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, a marbled cat was observed in a dense forest patch in an area also used by siamang.
- Marbled cats recorded in northeast India were active during the day with activity peaks around noon.
- Marbled cats recorded in northeastern India and Kalimantan on Borneo were active by day.
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