Sand cat Felis margarita Least concern
Where the sand cat lives, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.
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| Scientific name | Felis margarita |
|---|---|
| Group | Small wild cats |
| Status | Least concern (Wikidata, IUCN category label) |
| Class | Mammal |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
Is the sand cat endangered?
The sand cat’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Least concern” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.
What kind of animal is the sand cat?
The sand cat (Felis margarita) is a mammal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae, genus Felis. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)
About the sand cat
The sand cat (Felis margarita) is a small wild cat that inhabits sandy and stony deserts far from water sources. With its sandy to light grey fur, it is well camouflaged in a desert environment. Its head-and-body length ranges from 39–52 cm (15–20 in) with a 23–31 cm (9.1–12.2 in) long tail. Its 5–7 cm (2.0–2.8 in) short ears are set low on the sides of the head, aiding detection of prey moving underground. The long hair covering the soles of its paws insulates its pads against the extreme temperatures found in deserts.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Sand cat (revision 1380471112), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q175329 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).
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