1,028 observationsVulnerable
Iberian Lynx
Lynx pardinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Felidae ›Genus: Lynx
About
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe that is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It preys almost exclusively on the European rabbit. In the 20th century, the Iberian lynx population declined because of sharp declines in rabbit populations, caused by myxomatosis, rabbit haemorrhagic disease and overhunting, fragmentation of grassland and forest habitats and poaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Iberian Lynx is Lynx pardinus.
- The Iberian Lynx has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the family Felidae.
- Iberian Lynx belongs to the genus Lynx.