Oncilla  (Leopardus tigrinus)

Oncilla resting in a tree
Oncilla resting in a tree
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Facts

Also known as: Little spotted cat, little tiger cat, tiger cat
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderCarnivora
FamilyFelidae
GenusLeopardus (1)

Status

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

Information on the oncilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

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

  1. IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
  2. CITES (August, 2009)
    http://www.cites.org
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