Indian desert cat

Scientific Name

Felis lybica ornata

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

up to 11 years (in captivity)

Weight

2-7.7 kg

Length

40-64 cm

Range

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh

Habitat Type

Arid and semiarid regions, deserts, scrub forests

Threats

Hybridisation with domestic cats, disease

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

up to 11 years (in captivity)

Weight

2-7.7 kg

Length

40-64 cm

Range

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh

Habitat Type

Arid and semiarid regions, deserts, scrub forests

Threats

Hybridisation with domestic cats, disease

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