Ozelot

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Leopardus

Species

Leopardus pardalis (Ozelot)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ocelote

German Ozelot

Similar Species in Leopardus

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

Near Threatened

Tigerkatze

Leopardus tigrinus

Vulnerable

Kodkod

Leopardus guigna

Vulnerable

Andean Mountain cat

Leopardus jacobitus

Endangered

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Southern Little Spotted Cat

Leopardus guttulus

Vulnerable

Geoffroy's cat

Leopardus geoffroyi

Least Concern

Colocolo

Leopardus colocolo

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ozelot?

The scientific name of Ozelot is Leopardus pardalis. It belongs to the genus Leopardus.

What is the conservation status of Ozelot?

Ozelot (Leopardus pardalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ozelot live?

Ozelot is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Ozelot belong to?

Ozelot (Leopardus pardalis) belongs to the genus Leopardus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Ozelot endangered?

No, Ozelot (Leopardus pardalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ozelot belong to?

Ozelot (Leopardus pardalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ozelot?

The closest relatives of Ozelot in the genus Leopardus include Margay, Tigerkatze, Geoffroy's cat, Andean Mountain cat, Kodkod.