Asia’s forests are a vibrant ecosystem, boasting the highest diversity of wild cat species across the globe. Within these habitats, though increasingly threatened, live ten unique species of small wild cats. Explore below to learn more about these fascinating Asian Cats and their larger relatives, all native to Asia.
Small Wild Cats of Asia
Asiatic Golden Cat Catopuma temminckii – Golden colored feline
Borneo Bay Cat Catopuma badia – Rare Bornean species
Clouded Leopard – Mainland Neofelis nebulosa – Mainland Asia’s clouded beauty
Clouded Leopard – Sunda Neofelis diardi – Sunda region’s unique leopard
Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus – Water-loving asian cat
Flat-headed Cat Prionailurus planiceps – Critically endangered flat-head
jungle cat
Jungle Cat Felis chaus – Adaptable jungle hunter
Leopard Cat – Mainland Prionailurus bengalensis – Widespread leopard cat
Leopard Cat – Sunda Priorionailurus javanensis (fact sheet coming soon) – Sunda Islands leopard cat
Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata – Arboreal marbled fur
Rusty-spotted Cat Prionailurus rubiginosus – Smallest asian cat breed
Big Cats of Asia
Tiger Panthera tigris – Iconic striped tiger
Leopard Panthera pardus – Spotted asian leopard
Updated 2024
See also the Wildcat Page for more on this species/subspecies
Asiatic Wildcat Felis lybica ornata – Wildcat subspecies in Asia
