| Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata |
Size: females and males 2-5 kg (5-11 lbs).
Habitat: Although little is known of the habits of this rare, small cat, it appears to prefer moist tropical forest ands is an excellent climber.
Primary prey: Rodents and birds? Very little data available.
Conservation Status: Indeterminate.
Principal threats: Habitat destruction; lack of data on its biology.
Distribution: Uncertain - perhaps from northern India and Nepal east and south throughout Indonesia.
Notable Features: The marbled cat has a very long tail and a coat pattern that is similar to that of the clouded leopard.
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