Canadian lynx vs Margay

Lynx canadensis compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Canadian lynx is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family same	Felidae (Cats)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lynx	Leopardus
Species	Lynx canadensis	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Margay share a common ancestor at the Family level: Felidae. (Cats)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.