Oncilla resting in a tree
Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)
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Facts – Oncilla
| Also known as: | Little spotted cat, little tiger cat, tiger cat |
|---|---|
| French: | Chat-tacheté, Chat-tigre, Oncille |
| Spanish: | Caucel, Gato Atigrado, Gato Tigre, Tigrillo, Tirica |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Genus | Leopardus (1) |
Status – Oncilla
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix I of CITES (2). Subspecies: Leopardus tigrinus oncilla is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix I of CITES (2).
Description – Oncilla
Information on the oncilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Glossary
- Subspecies: a population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.
References
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IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/ -
CITES (August, 2009)
http://www.cites.org
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