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Andean cat
(Mountain cat)
Leopardus jacobita
(Syn.: Oreailurus jacobitus)
(CORNALIA, 1865)


Photo by: N. Youakim
 
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:00
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E. / Mittermeier, Russell A. HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD; Vol. 1 - Carnivores, 2009
 
Range:C & S Peru, SW Bolivia, NW Argentina and NE Chile
Habitat:High 3000 - 4500 m, rocky treeless zone in the Andes mountains
Head-Torso-Length:57,7 - 64 cm
Tail length:41,3 - 48 cm
Weight:ca. 4 kg
Food:Probably preys on on gorund-dwelling birds, small rodents and lizards
IUCN status:EN (Endangered)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
South America
  Bolivia (1 Holding(s)):
 
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  • La Paz (Bioparque Municipal Vesty Pakos Sofro) 
    Holding(s): 1