Felis yagouaroundi
Definition
Noun 1. A long-bodied, long-tailed tropical American wildcat: Refers to a specific species of small wild cat native to Central and South America, characterized by its elongated body and tail, and typically having a uniform coat color ranging from reddish-brown to gray or black. Its scientific name is Puma yagouaroundi, and it is also commonly known as the jaguarundi.
Usage Examples
- The Felis yagouaroundi is a secretive cat often found in lowland brush areas.
- Researchers are studying the habitat range of the Felis yagouaroundi.
- Unlike many spotted cats, the Felis yagouaroundi has a solid-colored coat.
Advanced Usage
- The name Felis yagouaroundi is the older taxonomic classification. In modern taxonomy, it is more accurately referred to as , placing it in the same genus as the cougar.
Variants and Related Words
- Jaguarundi (noun): The most common common name for this animal.
- Eyra (noun): A term sometimes used, particularly for the reddish color morph.
- (noun): The current preferred scientific name.
Synonyms
- Jaguarundi
- Eyra
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Wildcat: A general term for small wild feline species.
- Neotropical cat: A cat species native to Central and South America.
Noun
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long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat
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