Felis (Leopardus) geoffroyi
head and body 20 inches, tail 12 inches, weight 6 pounds |
| Named after Geoffrey St Hilaire the French Naturalist, this striking
little cat is known as "Gato Montes" or the "Mountain Cat" in Argentina.
Found in various shades of ochre to silver-gray, the coat is covered all
over with equally placed small black spots. On the shoulders and flanks
of some individuals, the spots may merge to form rosettes and bars. The
rounded ears are black on the back with large white spots. |
| Habitat: Open
bush and scrubby woodland. |
| Habits: Mainly
nocturnal. Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Small
mammals, birds. |
| Distribution: South
America. |
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