# Bay cat vs Marbled cat: the differences

> How do the Bay cat (Catopuma badia) and Marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/bay-cat-vs-marbled-cat/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/kucing-merah-dan-kucing-batu/
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The bay cat (Catopuma badia) and the marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) share the family Felidae but belong to different genera: Catopuma and Pardofelis. Range in Indonesia — the bay cat: Kalimantan (endemic to Borneo); the marbled cat: Sumatra and Borneo (Kalimantan).

| Aspect | [Bay cat](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bay-cat/) | [Marbled cat](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/marbled-cat/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Catopuma badia | Pardofelis marmorata |
| Indonesian name | Kucing merah | Kucing batu |
| Class | Mammalia | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Kalimantan (endemic to Borneo) | Sumatra and Borneo (Kalimantan) |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | No |
| Key features | Rusty-red or grey coat, rounded ears, long tail | Marbled coat, bushy tail almost as long as body |
| Size | About 3–4 kg (estimate) | — |
| Diet | Unstudied; rodents and treeshrews recorded | Probably birds, squirrels, fruit bats and rats |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | giving birth to live young (viviparous) | giving birth to live young (viviparous) |
| IUCN status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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