🌿Native Nature

African Wildcat

Felis lybica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Felis

About

The African wildcat (Felis lybica), also called Near Eastern wildcat is a wildcat species that lives in Northern Africa, the Near East and around the periphery of the Arabian Peninsula. The status Least Concern on the IUCN Red List is attributed to the species, including all subspecies of wildcats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Wildcat?
The scientific name of African Wildcat is Felis lybica.
What kingdom does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the family Felidae.
What genus does African Wildcat belong to?
African Wildcat belongs to the genus Felis.