A pale, long-legged lynx of the plateau's rocky valleys and scrub.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Rocky slopes, scrub, forest edge
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Rocky country, scrub and forest edges.
Diet
Hares, pikas, marmots and young ungulates.
Ecological role
A medium-sized predator.
Threats
Hunting for fur and loss of prey.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.