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Leopardus tigrinus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The northern tiger cat is a species of carnivorous mammal of the family Felidae. It is a nocturnal cat native to the tropical forests of Central and South America between 600 and 4,300 m above sea level. It is also called the little spotted cat. It belongs to the genus Leopardus. It is currently listed as an endangered species under the United States Endangered Species Act.
Weight
1.5 kg – 3 kg
Size
38 cm – 59 cm
Life expectancy
17 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Leopardus tigrinus
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 61.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Northern Tiger Cat — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The northern tiger cat is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 8 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about northern tiger cat.
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
