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Asian Golden Cat

Asian Golden Cat
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Asian Golden Cat


Asian Golden Cat Range Map (Asia)
Asian Golden Cat Range Map (Asia)
Latin Name Catopuma temminckii
Conservation Status Vulnerable
Location S E Asia
Colour Red, Brown, Black or Grey
Length 75 - 105 cm (29.5 - 41.3 inches)
Tail 40 - 55 cm (15.7 - 21.7 inches)
Weight 6 - 15 kgs (13.2 - 33 lbs)
Life Expectancy

Up to 20 Yrs (in Captivity)

Main Characteristics

Asian Golden Cats are a medium sized cat and they have a body length between 75 and 105 cms (29.5 - 41.3 inches), a tail length between 40 and 55 cms (15.7 - 21.7 inches) and they weigh between 6 and 15 kgs (13.2 - 33 lbs).

They can be golden/red, brown, black or grey in colour and some individuals can have a pattern of spots on their body. They have distinct black and white markings on their face and throat.

Asian Golden Cats are able to climb trees but they prefer to be on the ground. They have a range of vocalizations that they use to communicate which include purring, meowing, hissing and spitting.

Habitat

Asian Golden Cats can be found in the dry forests, tropical rainforests and occasionally open areas of south east Asia at elevations up to 3,000 m (9,840 ft). They are solitary animals and they mark their territory with urine, scratches and scent marks.

Diet

Asian Golden Cats are carnivorous and they feed on small deer, large rodents, birds, amphibians, lizards and insects.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 75 - 80 days, Asian Golden Cats give birth to a litter of 1 - 4 kittens. At birth the kittens weigh approximately 250 g (8.8 oz) and they grow rapidly.

Females reach sexual maturity at 18 - 24 months old and males at 2 years of age.

Predators

Humans are predators of Asian Golden Cats.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Asian Golden Cat are:

Catopuma temminckii dominicanorum
Catopuma temminckii temminckii
Catopuma temminckii tristis

Interesting Facts

Asian Golden Cats are also kown as:
Asiatic Golden Cat
Temminck's Golden Cat

Similar Animals

Serval
Caracal
Bay Cat
Marbled Cat
African Golden Cat
Jaguarundi

 


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