| Oncilla, Tiger Cat Leopardus tigrinus |
Size: females and males 2-3 kg ( 4.4-6.6 lbs).
Habitat: Usually found in montane cloud forest, above 1500 meters.
Primary prey: Rodents and birds.
Conservation Status: Indeterminate.
Principal threats: Unclear due to a lack of data.
Distribution: Very little is known of this rare, small cat. It is thought to be present in disjunct patches of montane cloud forest from Costa rica southward into Brazil in the east, and Bolivia and Argentina to the west.
Notable Features: The oncilla is similar in appearance to the margay but is slightly smaller and has a shorter tail. In addition, the oncilla occurs at higher altitudes than the margay.
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