Iberian Peninsula
Iberian lynx
Spotted coat and prominent facial ruff
Wild
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Africa and a remnant population in Iran
Cheetah
Slender body, solid spots and dark facial lines
Wild
The Americas
Puma
Large, mostly plain-colored cat
Wild
The Americas
Jaguarundi
Elongated body and relatively short legs
Wild
Central Asia
Pallas's cat
Dense fur and low-set rounded ears
Wild
India, Sri Lanka and Nepal
Rusty-spotted cat
Very small body and rusty spots
Wild
Southeast Asia
Flat-headed cat
Flattened head profile and aquatic foraging adaptations
Wild
South and Southeast Asia
Fishing cat
Robust body and strong association with water
Wild
Mainland Asia
Leopard cat
Small spotted cat with facial stripes
Wild
Sunda region of Southeast Asia
Sunda leopard cat
Island lineage separated in the 2017 classification
Wild
Parts of Africa and Asia
Jungle cat
Long legs and relatively plain coat
Wild
Southern Africa
Black-footed cat
Small spotted cat with dark foot soles
Wild
North Africa and Asia
Sand cat
Broad ears and fur on the foot soles
Wild
China
Chinese mountain cat
Pale coat and a thick banded tail
Wild
Africa and parts of Asia
African wildcat
Close relative of the domestic cat
Wild
Europe
European wildcat
Thick tail with distinct dark bands
Wild