Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), clouded leopards are listed as endangered, which means they in danger of extinction within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their range.
IUCN Red List: The clouded leopard is listed as vulnerable, meaning its probability of extinction during the next 20 years is at least 10%.
The clouded leopard is listed in CITES Appendix I, which means it cannot be traded commercially.