puma

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Carnivora (хищные)

Family

Felidae (Cats)

Genus

Puma (Pumas)

Species

Puma concolor (puma)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Puma

German Puma

Similar Species in Puma

Jaguarundi

Puma yagouaroundi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of puma?

The scientific name of puma is Puma concolor. It belongs to the genus Puma.

What is the conservation status of puma?

puma (Puma concolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does puma live?

puma is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Venezuela.

What family does puma belong to?

puma (Puma concolor) belongs to the genus Puma, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

Is puma endangered?

No, puma (Puma concolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does puma belong to?

puma (Puma concolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of puma?

The closest relatives of puma in the genus Puma include Jaguarundi.