| Latin Name |
Felis nigripes |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Pale Brown with Dark Markings |
| Length |
34 - 50 cms (13.5 - 20 inches) |
| Tail |
15 - 20 cms (6 - 8 inches) |
| Weight |
1.5 - 3 Kgs (3.25 - 6.5 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
10 - 12 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Black-Footed Cats are one of the smallest species of cat. They have a body length between 34 and 50 cms (13.5 - 20 inches), a tail length between 15 and 20 cms (6 - 8 inches) and they weigh between 1.5 and 3 kgs (3.25 - 6.5 lbs).
They are pale brown in colour with dark markings and the undersides of their feet are black.
Habitat
Black-Footed Cats can be found in the savannah and steppe regions of southern Africa. They are solitary and are mainly active during the night.
Diet
Black-Footed Cats mainly feed on mice, small lizards, birds and insects. They are well adapted to their habitat and they rarely need to drink water.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 63 - 68 days, Black-Footed Cats give birth to a litter of 1 - 3 kittens. They are weaned by the time they are 2 months old and they reach sexual maturity at 1 - 2 years of age.
Predators
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Black-Footed Cat include:
Felis nigripes nigripes
Felis nigripes thomasi
Interesting Facts
Black-Footed Cats are also known as:
Small-Spotted Cat
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