Geoffroy's Cat

Leopardus geoffroyi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

Geoffroy's cat is a small wild cat native to the southern and central regions of South America. It is around the size of a domestic cat. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List due to it being widespread and abundant over its range.

Fun Fact

Geoffroy's cat is named after the 19th century French zoologist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1772–1844).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and scrublands

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12-15 years

Threats

Agricultural Conversion
Overgrazing

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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