Andean Cat (Leopardus jacobita) — Endangered Mammalia

Andean Cat

Leopardus jacobita

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The Andean mountain cat is a small wild cat native to the high Andes that has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because fewer than 1,500 individuals are thought to exist in the wild. It is traditionally considered a sacred animal by indigenous Aymara and Quechua people.

Fun Fact

It is traditionally considered a sacred animal by indigenous Aymara and Quechua people.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives only at high elevations in the Andes.

Diet

Prey and food groups include small reptiles, birds, and other small mammals, such as tuco-tuco.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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