Oncilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oncilla |
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Leopardus
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tigrinus
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Oncifelis tigrinus |
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The oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus), also known as the northern tiger cat, little spotted cat, and tigrillo, is a small spotted cat. Its range from Central America to central Brazil. Over this huge territory there are differences which some think should be subspecies.
It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the population is threatened by deforestation and conversion of habitat to agricultural land.
See also
In Spanish: Tigrillo para niños
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