🌿Native Nature

Bobcat

Lynx rufus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Lynx

About

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American cat that appeared during the Irvingtonian stage of around 1.8 million years ago (AEO). Containing 12 recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to central Mexico, including most of the contiguous United States. The bobcat is an adaptable predator that inhabits wooded areas, as well as semidesert, urban edge, forest edge, and swampland environments. It remains in some of its original range, but populations are vulnerable to local...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bobcat?
The scientific name of Bobcat is Lynx rufus.
What kingdom does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the family Felidae.
What genus does Bobcat belong to?
Bobcat belongs to the genus Lynx.