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Marbled cat

Order : Carnivora
Family : Felidae
Subfamily : Pantherinae
Genus : Pardofelis

Facts about the genus Pardofelis, the marbled cat

Rare lesser feline species like the golden cat and marbled cat are found here besides the four major cats- tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard.

Skins and body parts from the leopard cat, jungle cat, Asiatic golden cat and marbled cat are also offered for sale in Tachilek.

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The rare and mysterious Marbled Cat is a sight to behold for those lucky enough to see them! (Full text)

Marbled Cat are sometimes described as looking like large house cats. (Full text)

Despite its small size Pardofelis is a member of the Pantherinae subfamily. (Full text)

Despite the small size the marbled cat is closely related to the big cats of the Pantherinae group and is classified in a separate genus - Pardofelis. (Full text)

In size the marbled cat is similar to a domestic cat and in appearance has been likened to the clouded leopard . (Full text)

The most superb examples of cats in India are the tiger and the lion, but there are other types as well, the clouded leopard, snow leopard and the marbled cat are a few others found. (Full text)

Size and Appearance: The Marbled Cat is like a miniature version of the Clouded Leopard, weighing between 9-18 pounds and reaching lengths of 32-46 inches. (Full text)

The marbled cat is about the size of a domestic cat; it measures roughly 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) long, excluding a tail of approximately the same length. (Full text)

Looks & Appearance: The color of the marbled cat is brownish yellow to tawny to silvery gray with many black spots on its legs. (Full text)

Although both are closely related to the large or Panthera cats, the face of the marbled cat is more reminiscent of a small cat than is that of the clouded leopard. (Full text)

Marbled cat are virtually unstudied in the wild. (Full text)

The marbled cat is endangered due to the dramatic loss of tropical rainforest, which is their habitat. (Full text)

Common name: Marbled Cat The marbled cat is only slightly bigger than the house cat. (Full text)