Head-body 41-50 cm; tail 13-17 cm; weight 5.5-8.0 kg.
A small dark greyish to reddish brown cat, of the size of a domestic cat,
with slightly flattened head, small rounded ears and very short tail. Hair of
upperpart with grey and pale buff speckling; those of underpart usually
white spotted sparsely with dark marking on throat, belly and inner sides
of legs. Face with distinct white tear streaks. Legs short with small paws
and semi-retractile claws.