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Mammals

Fishing
Cat

Vulnerable

Decreasing

Fishing Cat

Prionailurus viverrinus

Fishing cats are considered one of the largest of the lesser cats. They live primarily in wetland areas, both marshes and swamps. These cats can be found in heavily forested regions adjacent to rivers or near jungles. They can also be found in scrub areas, reed beds, and tidal creek areas.

Viverrine Cat

Regional Names
  • Bengali:
    মেছোবাঘ, মেছো বিড়াল
  • Nepali:
    मलाहा बिरालो
  • Tamil:
    மீன்பிடிப் பூனை
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Taxanomy

CARNIVORA
FELIDAE
Prionailurus viverrinus

Quick Facts
  • It is a state animal of West Bengal.
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