Dusky-brown Wave vs Margay

Scopula tessellaria compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Dusky-brown Wave is Not Evaluated while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky-brown Wave	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Geometridae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Scopula	Leopardus
Species	Scopula tessellaria	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky-brown Wave and Margay share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky-brown Wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky-brown Wave	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky-brown Wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Belgium.

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.