Conservation Status
Leopard cats are widespread and abundant throughout their geographic range and are classified as a species of "least concern" on the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species. However, several distinct island subspecies are experiencing significant population declines. Potential threats include commercial trade of their meat, skins, and live animals for the pet industry. Leopard cats are considered poultry pests and retaliatory killings are not uncommon.
US Federal List: endangered
CITES: appendix i
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: least concern
- Sanderson, J., S. Sunarto, A. Wilting, C. Driscoll, R. Lorica, J. Ross, A. Hearn, S. Mujkherjee, J. Kahn, B. Habib, L. Grassman. 2010. "Prionailurus bengalensis" (On-line). IUCN. Accessed May 20, 2011 at http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/18146/0.
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Miller, C. 2011. "Prionailurus bengalensis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Prionailurus_bengalensis.html
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