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Felis bengalensis

Felis bengalensis

9.6
A small wild cat from South and Southeast Asia with spotted fur
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Felis bengalensis
  • The Felis bengalensis is known for its distinctive spotted fur and agile climbing ability.

Examples

  • Researchers tracked a population of Felis bengalensis in the forests of Malaysia.

  • Habitat loss poses a serious threat to the survival of Felis bengalensis.

  • The Felis bengalensis is known for its striking spotted coat.

  • Did you see the Felis bengalensis in the zoo?

  • Researchers tracked a population of Felis bengalensis in the forests of Malaysia.

  • The Felis bengalensis is known for its distinctive spotted fur and agile climbing ability.

  • Habitat loss poses a serious threat to the survival of Felis bengalensis.

Synonyms

leopard cat
vsFelis bengalensis
  • Indian
7.4

A small wild cat from Southeast Asia with spots like a leopard

is the scientific binomial used in taxonomy rather than a common name

Surface Forms

Felis bengalensis singular
Felis bengalenses plural

Morphology

Felis + bengalensis

This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name Felis (cats) and the species epithet bengalensis (literally ‘of/from Bengal’); combining these yields the straightforward meaning ‘a cat from Bengal’ or a Bengal wildcat. Scientific names follow regular compositional patterns across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can directly infer the MWE’s meaning.

Etymology

Felis bengalensis is a scientific name that comes from Latin words Felis ('cat') and bengalensis ('from Bengal'). So the name gives a clear picture of a 'cat from Bengal', which helps us remember this small, spotted wildcat today.