The bay cat, also known as the Bornean bay cat, is a small wild cat endemic to the island of Borneo. It appears to be relatively rare compared to other wild cats sharing its range, based on the scarcity of historical and recent records. It has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2002, with fewer than 2,500 mature individuals estimated to exist and a declining population.
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System (Realm) Relationship to People Relationship to People Living or Extinct Comparison
CITES Appendix CITES Appendix Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
In Biome
Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species descriptions for Catopuma badia
In Ecosystem
Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species descriptions for Catopuma badia
In the Other Atlases
Found In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
2. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Catopuma badia (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyConservation Status: CITES
CITES Appendix I
Habitat
Catopuma badia inhabits dense primary forests and area of rocky limestone.
View the Source 3. Wikipedia: Bay cat
Wikipedia- Category: Fauna listed on CITES Appendix II
Threats poaching
Poaching for the illegal wildlife trade also poses a significant threat.
Threats pets
Bay cats have been captured in the wild for the trade as pets and skins.
Introduction
Since 2002, it has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because it is estimated that fewer than 2,500 mature individuals exist, and that the population declined in the past.
View the Source 4. GBIF Species API
5. Bay Cat (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q23772801 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
- Child Taxon Of: Catopuma, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q1419858 (Catopuma)
View the Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species descriptions for Catopuma badia
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)In Biome: Mangrove Forest, Habitat description mangrove
Bay Cats occur in a variety offorested habitats, including low and hill dipterocarp forests, mangrove, riverine, and montane forests
In Ecosystem: Borneo Rainforest, Habitat description borneo
Bay Cats occur in a variety offorested habitats, including low and hill dipterocarp forests, mangrove, riverine, and montane forests
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