Flat Headed Cat Endangered. Within this range, this cat inhabits forests along rivers and streams. Female cats have one to four kittens at a time.
The species’ unique morphology, behavior, and habitat preferences suggest it is adapted to forage for aquatic prey in shallow water and along muddy riverbanks. The face is lighter in color than the body, and the muzzle and chin are white. This species is also known by the following name(s):
Over 70% of their historical habitat has been converted to croplands, plantations and other land cover types unsuitable to these cats.
The skull is fairly long, while the skull roof, as suggested by both its common and scientific name, is rather flat. Female cats have one to four kittens at a time. Since 2008, it has been listed as endangered by the iucn due to destruction of wetlands in its habitat. The species’ unique morphology, behavior, and habitat preferences suggest it is adapted to forage for aquatic prey in shallow water and along muddy riverbanks.