Prionailurus
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.
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| Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) | |
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| Genus: | Prionailurus Severtzov, 1858
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Pocock's classification of Prionailurus is widely accepted:[1]
- Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
- Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
- Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
- Flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps)
References
- ↑ Wozencraft, W. C.. Mammal Species of the World (2005)Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 543-544. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.