🌿Native Nature

Jaguarundi

Herpailurus yagouaroundi

Taxonomy

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

About

The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi; /ˌʒæɡwəˈrʌndi/) is a wild cat native to the Americas. Its range extends from central Argentina in the south to the US–Mexico border in the north, through Central and South America east of the Andes. The jaguarundi is a medium-sized cat of slender build. Its coloration is uniform, similar to that of its closest relative, the much larger cougar, but differing significantly from other neotropical cats (such as the small spotted cats in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jaguarundi?
The scientific name of Jaguarundi is Herpailurus yagouaroundi.
What is the conservation status of Jaguarundi?
The Jaguarundi has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the family Felidae.
What genus does Jaguarundi belong to?
Jaguarundi belongs to the genus Herpailurus.