Leopard cat
Prionailurus bengalensis
Prionailurus bengalensis
Leopard cat
Leopard cat
Threats
Species are hunted throughout for fur, food and as pets. They are also widely viewed as poultry pests and killed in retribution.
Conservation
Leopard cats are included in the ‘Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)’ Appendix II.
Source: IUCN