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Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The ocelot (/ˈɒsəlɒt/; Leopardus pardalis) is a small wild cat native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. This medium-sized cat is characterized by solid black spots and streaks on its coat, round ears, and white neck and undersides. It weighs between 8 and 15.5 kg (18 and 34 lb) and reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized: L. p. pardalis and...

Frequently Asked Questions

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