Chita

Acinonyx jubatus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

50.0 kg

Population

6.7K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

El guepardo es el animal terrestre más rápido de la Tierra, alcanzando velocidades de 112 km/h en distancias cortas en las praderas de África e Irán. Complexión esbelta con un pecho profundo, patas largas y distintivas marcas negras en forma de lágrima. A diferencia de otros grandes felinos, los guepardos vocalizan con chirridos y ronroneos. Vulnerable, con solo ~7.000 individuos restantes debido a la fragmentación del hábitat y la competencia con depredadores más grandes.

Fun Facts

✨ Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds.
✨ Cheetahs cannot roar; they chirp and purr.
✨ Their claws are semi-retractable, like running spikes.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Distributed across Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇮🇷 Iran 🇳🇦 Namibia

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Chita is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

6.7K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Acinonyx jubatus (Chita)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chita

French Guépard

German Gepard

Arabic Fahad Sayad (الفهد الصياد)

Hindi Cheeta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chita?

The scientific name of Chita is Acinonyx jubatus. It belongs to the genus Acinonyx.

What is the conservation status of Chita?

Chita (Acinonyx jubatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Chita live?

Chita is found in Distributed across Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania.

What family does Chita belong to?

Chita (Acinonyx jubatus) belongs to the genus Acinonyx, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Chita eat?

Chita is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Chita live?

Chita has an average lifespan of approximately 12 years in the wild.

How many Chita are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Chita (Acinonyx jubatus) is approximately 6,700 individuals.

Is Chita endangered?

Yes, Chita (Acinonyx jubatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.