Black-footed Cat
Felis nigripes
- Vulnerable
- Card rarity: Rare
- Mammals
The black-footed cat, also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35–52 cm (14–20 in). Despite its name, only the soles of its feet are black or dark brown. With its bold small spots and stripes on the tawny fur, it is well camouflaged, especially on moonlit nights. It bears black streaks running from the corners of the eyes along the cheeks, and its banded tail has a black tip.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Felidae
- Genus
- Felis