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Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Classification

Family
Felidae

The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15. 5 kg (15 and 34 lb) on average. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 450Peru · 29France