VUVulnerable
African Golden Cat
Caracal aurata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorSavanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in FELIDAE
Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is African Golden Cat classified as Vulnerable?
African Golden Cat is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does African Golden Cat live?
African Golden Cat occurs in Benin, Gambia, and Togo. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to African Golden Cat?
The main threats to African Golden Cat are 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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