| Andean Mountain Cat Oreailurus jacobitus |
Size: 4 kg (8-9 lbs).
Habitat: Rocky arid shrub zone above treeline.
Primary prey: Medium to large rodents, especially chinchillas.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Principal threats: Reduction in the availability of prey.
Distribution: High in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Notable Features: Almost nothing is known of the biology of this rarely seen cat.
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