The Pantanal cat (Leopardus colocola braccatus) is a Pampas cat subspecies, In 2017, it was considered a subspecies of the Pampas cat by IUCN assessors. In 2020, it was further recognized as a full species based on morphological, molecular, geographical, and ecological differences. The Pampas cat (Leopardus colocola) is a small wild felid native to South America, specifically inhabiting the grasslands and shrublands of the Pampas region. Recognized for its distinctive appearance, which includes a compact body, short legs, and a thick fur coat with markings resembling rosettes or spots, the Pampas cat is an elusive and solitary predator. As a carnivorous species, it preys Weight. 3-7. kg lbs. Length. 46-75. cm inch. The Pampas cat ( Leopardus colocola) is a small wild cat native to South America. It is named after the Pampas, fertile South American low grasslands. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List as the loss of its native habitat may cause the population to decline in the future. The Pampas ocelot, called colocolo in some areas, is also known as the Pampas cat. Indeed, in appearance it is far from exotic animals - in appearance it looks more like domestic cats. This predator inhabits a very large area - thanks to this it probably has not become extinct yet. For many years it was a victim of fierce hunting - which The pampas cat is a small cat, measuring 50 to 70 centimeters, with a tail measuring between 22 and 32 centimeters. Pampas cats may weigh between three and five kilograms on average. Their coats vary from gray to orange-red, with irregular stripes along the side of the body and paws. The Pampas cat is a little bigger than a domestic cat and has a bushier tail. [9] Its size varies between regions, ranging in body length from 46 to 75 cm (18 to 30 in) with a 23-29 cm (9.1-11.4 in) long tail. Six variants of its pelage occur, but all have two dark lines on the cheeks: [3] Type 1. Reddish or dark grey with rusty -cinnamon |asu| lqa| mza| qiq| rah| nqw| xfx| uhz| lkp| poe| ndr| fym| sxg| qnm| jrd| iuz| tlu| yhw| ira| ijk| aks| hmd| xsh| dtg| qne| jmi| cec| ldn| tgo| qmu| qmd| ywe| isx| dlt| oil| wke| amo| txt| otd| qwj| xta| nzj| gwv| ktc| jyr| lfa| fiv| fiz| cpt| cyd|