1,915 observationsLeast Concern
Serval
Leptailurus serval
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Leptailurus
About
The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild cat native to Africa. It is rare in North Africa and the Sahel, but widespread in sub-Saharan countries except rainforest regions. On the IUCN Red List it is listed as Least Concern. Across its range, it occurs in protected areas, and hunting it is either prohibited or regulated in range countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Serval is Leptailurus serval.
- The Serval has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Serval belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Serval belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Serval belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Serval belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Serval belongs to the family Felidae.
- Serval belongs to the genus Leptailurus.