margay

/'mɑ:gei/
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margay

A margay rests on a tree branch in the rainforest.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small wild cat species: The margay is a small, spotted wildcat native to Central and South America, with a range extending from parts of Mexico to Brazil and northern Argentina. It is known for its arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle and resembles a small ocelot.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The margay is an elusive and nocturnal predator.
    • Conservationists are concerned about the margay's habitat loss due to deforestation.
    • We were lucky to spot a margay in the canopy during our rainforest hike.
Advanced Usage
  • "Margay population": Refers to the collective number of these cats in a specific area.
    • The margay population in that reserve is being closely monitored.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leopardus wiedii: The scientific name for the margay.
  • Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis): A larger, related wild cat species often confused with the margay.
  • Tiger cat: An occasional, informal name for the margay and similar small spotted cats.
Synonyms
  • Spotted wildcat: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its appearance.
  • Tree ocelot: An informal name highlighting its arboreal nature and resemblance to the ocelot.
margay

A margay rests on a tree branch in the rainforest.

Noun
  1. small spotted wildcat found from Texas to Brazil

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