Felis tigrina

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Definition

Noun A medium-sized wildcat species (Leopardus tigrinus), also commonly known as the oncilla or little spotted cat, native to forested regions of Central and South America. It is characterized by a coat pattern of dark rosettes or streaks on a tawny background.

Usage
  • The Felis tigrina is a nocturnal predator, primarily hunting small mammals and birds.
  • Due to habitat loss, the conservation status of Felis tigrina is a growing concern.
  • Researchers use camera traps to study the elusive Felis tigrina in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification, Felis tigrina is an older scientific name; the species is now more correctly placed in the genus as .
  • The name Felis tigrina is derived from Latin, with "Felis" meaning "cat" and "tigrina" meaning "tiger-like," referring to its striped or spotted coat.
Variants and Related Words
  • Oncilla: The most common contemporary common name for this species.
  • Little Spotted Cat: A direct descriptive common name.
  • Leopardus tigrinus: The modern, accepted scientific binomial name.
  • Tigrillo: A local name used in some Spanish-speaking regions of its range.
Synonyms
  • Oncilla
  • Little Spotted Cat
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Wildcat: A general term for small, undomesticated feline species.
  • Neotropical Cat: A cat species native to Central and South America.
  • Felid: A member of the biological family Felidae (cats).
Noun
  1. medium-sized wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-striped coat

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