Chat des Andes

About

The Andean Mountain cat (Leopardus jacobitus) is a species in the genus Leopardus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Leopardus

Species

Leopardus jacobitus (Chat des Andes)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chinchay

French Chat des Andes

Similar Species in Leopardus

Chat de Geoffroy

Leopardus geoffroyi

Least Concern

Chat des Pampas

Leopardus colocolo

Near Threatened

Chat tigre du nord

Leopardus tigrinus

Vulnerable

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Chat tigre du sud

Leopardus guttulus

Vulnerable

Guigna

Leopardus guigna

Vulnerable

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ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Least Concern

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chat des Andes?

The scientific name of Chat des Andes is Leopardus jacobitus. It belongs to the genus Leopardus.

What is the conservation status of Chat des Andes?

Chat des Andes (Leopardus jacobitus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Chat des Andes belong to?

Chat des Andes (Leopardus jacobitus) belongs to the genus Leopardus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Chat des Andes endangered?

Yes, Chat des Andes (Leopardus jacobitus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Chat des Andes belong to?

Chat des Andes (Leopardus jacobitus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Chat des Andes?

The closest relatives of Chat des Andes in the genus Leopardus include Chat de Geoffroy, Chat des Pampas, Chat tigre du nord, Chat tigre du sud, Guigna.