Fishing Cat Species in Pakistan

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The fishing cat （Prionailurus viverrinus） is a medium-sized wild cat species found in wetland habitats across South and Southeast Asia, including certain regions of Pakistan.

In Pakistan, fishing cats primarily inhabit the mangrove forests of the Indus River Delta in Sindh province. These elusive felines are well-adapted to aquatic environments with partially webbed feet that make them excellent swimmers.

Fishing cats are about twice the size of domestic cats, with distinctive olive-gray fur marked with dark spots and stripes. Their diet consists mainly of fish, which they catch using their specialized hunting techniques, along with other aquatic creatures like frogs, crustaceans, and occasionally small mammals and birds.

Unfortunately, fishing cat populations in Pakistan face significant threats from habitat destruction, water pollution, and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these unique wetland predators and their fragile ecosystems.