Southern Little Spotted Cat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Leopardus

Species

Leopardus guttulus (Southern Little Spotted Cat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tirica

French Chat tigre du sud

Portuguese Gato-do-mato

Similar Species in Leopardus

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

Near Threatened

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Leopardus pardalis

Least Concern

Tigerkatze

Leopardus tigrinus

Vulnerable

Andean Mountain cat

Leopardus jacobitus

Endangered

Geoffroy's cat

Leopardus geoffroyi

Least Concern

Colocolo

Leopardus colocolo

Near Threatened

Kodkod

Leopardus guigna

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Little Spotted Cat?

The scientific name of Southern Little Spotted Cat is Leopardus guttulus. It belongs to the genus Leopardus.

What is the conservation status of Southern Little Spotted Cat?

Southern Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus guttulus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Southern Little Spotted Cat belong to?

Southern Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus guttulus) belongs to the genus Leopardus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Southern Little Spotted Cat endangered?

Yes, Southern Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus guttulus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Southern Little Spotted Cat belong to?

Southern Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus guttulus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Little Spotted Cat?

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