Nogal Criollo vs Margay

Juglans australis compared with Leopardus wiedii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Nogal Criollo Margay
Kingdom Plantae (planta) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (cordados)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family Juglandaceae Felidae (Cats)
Genus Juglans Leopardus
Species Juglans australis Leopardus wiedii

Conservation Status

Nogal Criollo

NT — Near Threatened

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Nogal Criollo Margay
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nogal Criollo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Nogal Criollo

The Argentine walnut, Juglans australis, is a species. It is currently assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Margay

No description available.

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