The oncilla, also known as the northern tiger cat, little spotted cat or tigrillo, is a small spotted cat ranging from Central America to central Brazil. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and its population is threatened by deforestation and the conversion of habitat to agricultural land.
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Scientific Name Conservation Status Body Size Band Activity Pattern Activity Pattern Activity Pattern Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to People Relationship to People Living or Extinct Comparison
CITES Appendix Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Oncilla (Wikidata)
In Biome
Source Oncilla (Wikidata)
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
2. GBIF Species API
3. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Leopardus tigrinus (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyConservation Status: CITES
CITES Appendix I
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive (hunted-fished)
Oncillas are illegally hunted at localized points throughout their geographic range for their pelt, which is similar to that of ocelots and margays . Oncilla pelts were one of the most heavily traded cat furs between 1976 and 1982 and is occasionally traded in various domestic markets
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive (kept-as-pets)
They are also sought for illegal trade on the exotic pet market.
View the Source 4. Oncilla (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q205948 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
- Child Taxon Of: Leopardus, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q318414 (Leopardus)
- In Biome: Cloud Forest, Introduction
View the Source 5. Wikipedia: Oncilla
Wikipedia- Category: Fauna listed on CITES Appendix I
Introduction
It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and the population is threatened by deforestation and conversion of habitat to agricultural land.
Child Taxon Of: Felidae, Lead
The oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus), also known as the northern tiger cat, little spotted cat, and tigrillo, is a small spotted cat ranging from Central America to central Brazil.
View the Source 6. Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014): EltonTraits 1.0 mammal diet data
Ecological Archives E095-178 (Wilman et al. 2014)Row: leopardus tigrinus
4803 Leopardus tigrinus Felidae 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ref_42 ABC S B 1 1 1 Ref_2 D1 2250 Ref_117 1
MamFuncDat.txt row Leopardus tigrinus, Activity columns
Leopardus tigrinus Felidae 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ref_42 ABC S B 1 1 1
View the Source 7. Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of Liverpool: AnAge entry for Leopardus tigrinus
Human Ageing Genomic Resources, University of LiverpoolLifespan, ageing, and relevant traitsQuote, Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Maximum longevity 21.9 years (captivity)
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