Margay
Felis (Leopardus) weidii
head and body 26 inches, tail 16 inches, weight 9-18
pounds |
Often called the "Little Ocelot", Margay or Marguey is translated literally
as "Tiger Cat". Slimly built, with long legs and tail, the Margay has a
light coat marked with dark brown. |
Habitat: Forest. |
Habits: Hunts
by day. Arboreal. |
Prey: Birds,
tree frogs and lizards, small mammals. |
Distribution: South
and Central America. |
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