Eurasian lynx vs Margay

Lynx lynx compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian 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 lynx	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.