The fishing cat （Prionailurus viverrinus） is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This status indicates that the species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
In India, the fishing cat is found in various wetland habitats across the country, including the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, the wetlands of the Terai region, and parts of the Western Ghats. Local conservation efforts involve community-based monitoring programs and habitat protection initiatives.
Traditional Indian products used in fishing cat conservation include handmade fishing nets with larger mesh sizes to reduce bycatch, organic farming practices near wetland areas to minimize pesticide runoff, and eco-tourism initiatives that provide alternative livelihoods for local communities while protecting fishing cat habitats. |
