| Latin Name |
Catopuma temminckii |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| S E Asia |
| Colour |
Red, Brown, Black or Grey |
| Length |
75 - 105 cm (29.5 - 41.3 inches) |
| Tail |
40 - 55 cm (15.7 - 21.7 inches) |
| Weight |
6 - 15 kgs (13.2 - 33 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 20 Yrs (in Captivity) |
Main Characteristics
Asian Golden Cats have a body length between 75 and 105 cms (29.5 - 41.3 inches), a tail length between 40 and 55 cms (15.7 - 21.7 inches) and they weigh between 6 and 15 kgs (13.2 - 33 lbs).
They can be golden/red, brown, black or grey in colour and some individuals can have a pattern of spots on their body.
Habitat
Asian Golden Cats can be found in the forests of south east Asia.
Diet
Asian Golden Cats feed on small deer, large rodents, birds, amphibians, lizards and insects.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 75 - 80 days, Asian Golden Cats give birth to a litter of 1 - 4 kittens. They reach sexual maturity at 18 - 24 months old.
Predators
Humans are predators of Asian Golden Cats.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Asian Golden Cat are:
Catopuma temminckii dominicanorum
Catopuma temminckii temminckii
Catopuma temminckii tristis
Interesting Facts
Asian Golden Cats are also kown as:
Asiatic Golden Cat
Temminck's Golden Cat
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