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Little Spotted Cat
The Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus tigrinus, sometimes Oncifelis tigrinus or Felis tigrina) is also known as Oncilla, Tigrillo or Tiger Cat. It is a close relative of the ocelot and the margay; its habitat is the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The Little Spotted Cat is a nocturnal animal, which hunts for rodents and birds.
Subspecies:
- Leopardus tigrinus tigrinus, eastern Venezuela, Guyana, northeastern Brazil
- Leopardus tigrinus guttulus, central and southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, northern Argentina
- Leopardus tigrinus pardinoides, western Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador
Referenced By
Felidae | Feline | Felis
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