Madras Treeshrew vs Margay

Anathana ellioti compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Tupaiidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Anathana	Leopardus
Species	Anathana ellioti	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Madras Treeshrew and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madras Treeshrew	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.