Prionailurus facts for kids
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Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) | |
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Prionailurus
Severtzov, 1858
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Prionailurus is a genus of four species of small, spotted wild cats found in Asia. They are typically forest-dwelling. Most are able to swim well; some species are actually semi-aquatic and feed mainly on fish and other aquatic animals.
Pocock's classification of Prionailurus is widely accepted:
- Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
- Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
- Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
- Flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps)
See also
In Spanish: Prionailurus para niños
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