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The Bay Cat (Pardofelis badia) is a small, rare wild cat native to the rainforests of Borneo, distinguished by its reddish-brown fur and elusive behavior. Little is known about this species because it is difficult to study in its remote forest habitat, making conservation efforts important for protecting this understudied carnivore from threats like habitat loss.
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Species
Bay Cat
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCarnivora
- FamilyFelidae
Observations1
Catopuma badia is a very rare species of Felidae. The entire knowledge of Catopuma badia is based on only 7 specimens. The first six were collected between 1855 and 1928. The seventh specimen was collected in 1992 (Nowak, 1991). Recently, there have been a few sightings of Catopuma badia.Catopuma badia is most closely related to the Asian golden Cat. This relation is based on both appearance and molecular evidence (Rang).Catopuma badia has a distinct feature in its dentition. The first upper pre-molar is smaller than normal, has a short, rounded head, and only one root (The World Conservation Union, 2001).
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The bay cat (Catopuma badia), also known as the Bornean bay cat, is a small wild cat endemic to the island of Borneo that appears to be relatively rare compared to sympatric wild cats, based on the paucity of historical, as well as recent records. Since 2002, it has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because it is estimated that fewer than 2,500 mature individuals exist, and that the population declined in the past. The bay cat has been recorded as rare and seems to occur at relatively low density, even in pristine habitats.
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Carnivorans of BorneoCarnivorans of MalaysiaCatopumaEndemic fauna of BorneoFauna listed on CITES Appendix IIFauna of the Borneo montane rain forestsIUCN Red List endangered speciesMammals described in 1874Mammals of IndonesiaSpecies that are or were threatened by deforestationSpecies that are or were threatened by habitat lossSpecies that are or were threatened by oil palm plantations