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European
Wild Cat, Felis silvestris
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Felis is a genus of cats in the family Felidae.
Species in the genus include:
- Chinese Desert Cat, Felis bieti
- Jungle Cat, Felis chaus
- Sand Cat, Felis margarita
- Black-footed Cat, Felis nigripes
- Wild
Cat, Felis silvestris
- European Wild Cat, Felis silvestris silvestris
- Indian Desert Cat, Felis silvestris ornata
- Domestic Cat, Felis silvestris catus
- African Wild Cat, Felis silvestris lybica
Species previously placed in the genus but now considered not to belong include:
- Caracal, Caracal caracal
- Pallas Cat, Otocolobus manul
- Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis
- Margay, Leopardus wiedii
- Puma, Puma concolor
There is also the fictional species Felis sapiens in the comedy science fiction setting Red Dwarf.