Guigna

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Leopardus

Species

Leopardus guigna (Guigna)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guina

French Guigna

Similar Species in Leopardus

Chat de Geoffroy

Leopardus geoffroyi

Least Concern

Chat des Andes

Leopardus jacobitus

Endangered

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

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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 Guigna?

The scientific name of Guigna is Leopardus guigna. It belongs to the genus Leopardus.

What is the conservation status of Guigna?

Guigna (Leopardus guigna) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Guigna belong to?

Guigna (Leopardus guigna) belongs to the genus Leopardus, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is Guigna endangered?

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

What kingdom does Guigna belong to?

Guigna (Leopardus guigna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Guigna?

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