Fishing Cat usually inhabits variety of wetland habitats. It has a fur skin type. The diet is carnivore. The top speed it can reach is 55kph (34mph). Fishing Cat which scientific name is prionailurus viverrinus usually grows 57cm - 85cm (22.4in - 33.4in). The life span is 10 - 12 years. The average weight of the fishing cat is 5.5kg - 8kg (12lbs - 17.6lbs).
Facts about fishing cats
Name | Fishing Cat |
Habitat | Variety of wetland habitats |
Group | Mammal |
Skin Type | Fur |
Lifestyle | Nocturnal |
Scientific Name | Prionailurus viverrinus |
Diet | Carnivore |
Weight | 5.5kg - 8kg (12lbs - 17.6lbs) |
Life Span | 10 - 12 years |
Order | Carnivora |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Genus | Prionailurus |
Common Name | Fishing cat |
Family | Felidae |
Colour | Olive-grey, black |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Class | Mammalia |
Predators | Human |
Top Speed | 55kph (34mph) |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Prey | Fish, shellfish, snakes |
Size (L) | 57cm - 85cm (22.4in - 33.4in) |