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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

About

The largest cat in the Americas, reaching up to 100 kg with a stocky, muscular build and distinctive rosette-patterned coat. Found from Mexico through South America, with strongholds in the Amazon and Pantanal. Powerful swimmers and apex predators, jaguars play a critical role in regulating prey populations. Near Threatened, with range contracting due to deforestation.

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

Carnivora (Carnivorans)

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 (Animals).