Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Herpailurus yagouaroundi
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Its long body, short legs and long tail give it a striking resemblance to an otter or a weasel, which earned it the nickname "otter cat" in Mexico. Unlike most cats, it is mainly active by day.
Weight
3.5 kg – 9.1 kg
Size
50.8 cm – 77 cm
Life expectancy
11 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: AnAge; NHPBS NatureWorks; A-Z Animals; Animal Spot; Dimensions.com; Big Cat Rescue; Animalia.bio; Wikipedia; Animal Diversity Web
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