Population: Unevenly distributed across the region. About 10 individuals have been recorded in Ustyurt.
Status. A rare and endangered species. Category I. An endangered species.
Distribution. In Kazakhstan, thecaracal is found in the Mangystau region, including areas such as Ustirt, theBozashy, Mangyshlak, and Tuparagan peninsulas, as well as in large sandymassifs like Karynzharyk, Tuesu, Bostankum, Sengirkum, Sam, Mataikum, andothers. Historically, it was also present in Northern Kyzylkum.