Jaguar

Panthera onca

Taxonomy

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

About

The jaguar (Panthera onca), also known in South America as (painted) onça, is the only extant Panthera species native to the Americas. The jaguar's present range extends from Southwestern United States and Mexico across much of Central America and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. Though there are single cats now living within the western United States, the species has largely been extirpated from the United States since the early 20th century. It is listed as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jaguar?
The scientific name of Jaguar is Panthera onca.
What is the conservation status of Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the family Felidae.
What genus does Jaguar belong to?
Jaguar belongs to the genus Panthera.