Kodkod

Leopardus guigna

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The kodkod, also called güiña, is the smallest felid species native to the Americas. It lives primarily in central and southern Chile, as well as marginally in adjoining areas of Argentina. Between 1996 and 2002, it was listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List as the total population was thought to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals; it is threatened by persecution, habitat loss and prey base.

Fun Fact

It lives primarily in central and southern Chile, as well as marginally in adjoining areas of Argentina.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in secondary forest and shrub as well as primary forest, and on the fringes of settled and cultivated areas.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

11 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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