Head-body 40-60 cm; tail 45-54 cm; weight 2.5-5.5 kg.
An arboreal long-furred wild cat with cloud-like body patterns, similar to
that of the Clouded leopard, but smaller in size, and possessing a much
bushy tail. Black-edged blotches on body less distinctive, rather blurred
in overall appearance. Spots on legs much smaller and more elongate in
shape. Behind each ear with a white spot.