Rusty-spotted Cat
The rusty-spotted cat is the world's smallest wild cat, weighing as little as 0.9 kg and measuring just 35–48 cm in body length. Native to India and Sri Lanka, it inhabits moist and dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and rocky areas. Despite its tiny size, it is an agile and ferocious hunter of birds, small mammals, and insects, and is listed as Near Threatened due to habitat loss.
Average Length
35-48 cm
Average Weight
0.9-1.6 kg
Lifespan
7-12 years
Top Speed
30 km/h
Quick Facts
The rusty-spotted cat is the world's smallest wild cat, weighing less than 1.6 kg.
It is found almost exclusively in India and Sri Lanka.
Despite its tiny size it is an agile and fierce predator of birds and rodents.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
67 days
Litter Size
2
Predators
Leopards, Large Owls, Humans
