Lynx vs puma

Lynx lynx compared with Puma concolor

Key Differences

• Lynx is Endangered while puma is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lynx	puma
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Carnivora (carnivores)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family same	Felidae (Cats)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lynx	Puma (Pumas)
Species	Lynx lynx	Puma concolor

Evolutionary Relationship

Lynx and puma share a common ancestor at the Family level: Felidae. (Cats)

Conservation Status

Lynx

EN — Endangered

puma

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lynx	puma
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

puma

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, United States, and Venezuela.