The flat-headed cat is reddish-brown on top of the head, dark roan brown on the body with a mottled white underbelly. Its face is lighter in colour than the body, and its muzzle and chin are white.

The Flat-headed Cat is one of the most endangered cat species in the world. Over 70% of their historical habitat has been converted to croplands, plantations and other land cover types unsuitable to these …

The Flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps) is a small wild cat native to Southeast Asia. It was first described in 1827 based on a zoological specimen collected in Sumatra.

Jan 6, 2026 · The flat-headed cat is one of the most specialized and unique members of the felid family, evolved specifically for a semi-aquatic lifestyle. As its name suggests, it possesses a long, sloping …

Mar 24, 2026 · The Flat-Headed Cat, scientifically known as Prionailurus planiceps, is a small wild cat native to Southeast Asia. This elusive feline is characterized by its unique physical features and …

Sep 23, 2025 · Discover the fascinating Flat-headed Cat: its habitat, behavior, conservation status, and how to identify this elusive, endangered species in Southeast Asia.

Mar 29, 2026 · Flat-headed cat ( Prionailurus planiceps ) sporadically occur throughout the southern Malay Peninsula (Malaysia and extreme southern Thailand), Sumatra, and Borneo. Flat-headed cats …

Dec 26, 2025 · Flat-headed cats are named for their flattened forehead and elongated skulls, according to Panthera. They are the smallest wild cat in Southeast Asia, often half as light as the average...

The Flat-headed cat is a small cat from forested areas, closely related to the Fishing cat and thanking his name to the flat-shaped head. The skull is fairly long, while the skull roof, as suggested by both …

A very unusual cat, the flat-headed cat is omnivorous, being equally content with prey or vegetation. It is about the size of the domestic cat, but with a very long body, short legs and tail, and a broad, flat …