| Rusty-spotted Cat Prionailurus rubiginosus |
Size: females 1.1 kg (2.2 lbs); males 1.5-1.6 kg (3.3 - 3.5 lbs).
Habitat: Predominantly dry, open forests, scrubland, and grassland.
Primary prey: Small mammals and birds.
Conservation Status: ? (indeterminate).
Principal threats: Deforestation and the spread of cultivation.
Distribution: India and Sri Lanka.
Notable Features: This is the smallest of the living cat species.
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