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Scientific name: Felis margarita

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0068

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The sand cat is mainly nocturnal at some sites in Saudi Arabia, but it may sometimes be active during the day.

Evidence: SRC-177 · SRC-123Statement code: CLM-ENT0068-BEHAV-04

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1Handbook of the Mammals of the World — Felis margarita species accountSRC-177
2Diversity and Conservation of Carnivores in Saudi ArabiaSRC-123

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1Handbook of the Mammals of the World — Felis margarita species accountSRC-177
2Diversity and Conservation of Carnivores in Saudi ArabiaSRC-123
3GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Felis margarita Loche, 1858SRC-168
4National Center for Wildlife / Riyadh Zoo — Sand CatSRC-059

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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20260927T185050264 · last approved 27 September 2026

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