Oncilla

Leopardus tigrinus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The oncilla, also known as the northern tiger cat, little spotted cat, and tigrillo, is a small spotted cat ranging from Central America to central Brazil. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and the population is threatened by deforestation and conversion of habitat to agricultural land.

Fun Fact

They have a life span of about 11 years in the wild, but there are records of captive oncillas reaching age 17 years.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

11 years (wild)

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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