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Species Profile
Fishing Cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
A medium-sized wild cat uniquely adapted to wetland habitats, skilled at catching fish.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Region
Bangladesh Wetlands
Habitat
Wetlands
Population
Unknown
Population Trend
Unknown
Main Threat
Wetland destruction & pollution
Why It Matters
A unique wetland predator important for ecological balance.
Featured Insight
Bangladesh’s Fishing Cat: A Wetland Species Under Threat
Discover how habitat loss, human conflict, illegal captivity, and pollution are pushing Bangladesh’s fishing cat toward decline.
Read full article →Conservation Overview
Protecting Fishing Cat means protecting the ecosystems it depends on. Habitat conservation, stronger awareness, and long-term monitoring all play an important role in ensuring this species continues to survive in Bangladesh.