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Afro-Asiatic Wildcat

Felis lybica

Least Concern
Afro-Asiatic Wildcat
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location
It has been recorded from Bamo and Khoshk Mountains in the Garmian area; Sara and Piramagroon Mountains, Qaradagh, Sharazoor, and Penjween areas in Sulaimani Governorate; Safeen Mountain and Barzan area in Erbil Governorate; and Semel in Duhok Governorate. Governorate: Erbil; Sulaymaniyah; Duhok
Nearest City
Erbil
Coordinates
35.550633, 43.766449
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This species is mostly nocturnal but can also be observed during the daytime. It is a good climber.

Project contributors: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed.
Photo Credit: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed