2,028 observationsLeast Concern
Caracal
Caracal caracal
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Caracal
About
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and India. The caracal is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears and long canine teeth. Its coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings. It reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulder and weighs 8–18 kg (18–40 lb). It was first scientifically described by German naturalist...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Caracal is Caracal caracal.
- The Caracal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Caracal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Caracal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Caracal belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Caracal belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Caracal belongs to the family Felidae.
- Caracal belongs to the genus Caracal.