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jaguar

Panthera onca

Near Threatened ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.9 m

Weight

100.0 kg

Population

64.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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아메리카 대륙에서 가장 큰 고양잇과 동물로, 체중이 최대 100kg에 달하며 단단하고 근육질의 체형과 특유의 로제트 무늬 털가죽을 지닌다. 멕시코에서 남아메리카까지 분포하며, 아마존과 판타날이 주요 서식지다. 뛰어난 수영 실력을 갖춘 최상위 포식자로, 먹이 개체수 조절에 핵심적 역할을 한다. 산림 벌채로 인해 서식 범위가 줄어들어 준위협종으로 분류된다.

Fun Facts

✨ Jaguars can bite through turtle shells.
✨ Unlike most cats, jaguars love water.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

64.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Panthera onca (jaguar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Jaguar

German Jaguar

Portuguese Onca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jaguar?

The scientific name of jaguar is Panthera onca. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of jaguar?

jaguar (Panthera onca) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does jaguar live?

jaguar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does jaguar belong to?

jaguar (Panthera onca) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does jaguar eat?

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

How long does jaguar live?

jaguar has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many jaguar are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of jaguar (Panthera onca) is approximately 64,000 individuals.

What kingdom does jaguar belong to?

jaguar (Panthera onca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).