The face is quite similar in appearance to that of a domestic abyssinian cat. It is about half the size of a domestic cat, weighing less than 5 pounds and 22 inches in overall length. These felids are apparently nocturnal hunters and extremely arboreal preferring birds, small mammals, reptiles and insects. They are quite territirial and have been noted scent marking with urine and rubbing against prominenet structures in their habitat. Reproduction of the Rusty-spotted cat in the wild is relatively undocumented, although kittens are believed to be born in late April, with litters of 2 to 3 normal.
Captive kittens raised by locals make good pets and are extremely affectionate towards their owners.