# Iberian lynx (*Lynx pardinus*)

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The iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), also called the Pardel lynx or Spanish lynx, is a mammal of the family Felidae in the order Carnivora. It is a medium-sized, nocturnal, terrestrial carnivore with an adult body mass of 9.4 kg, and up to 10.22 kg. Its main foods include lepus granatensis, lepus europaeus, red-legged partridge, roe deer, red deer and carrion. The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, a threatened category, and has a gestation period of 67.9 days with 2.5 young per litter.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.4 kg – 10.2 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 11.3 years |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 13 years |
| Main food | algerian mouse, carrion, common blackbird, common pheasant, common quail, common wood pigeon and 30 more |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 67.9 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2.5 |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Felidae
- genus: Lynx
- species: *Lynx pardinus* (Temminck, 1827)

Synonyms: *Felis lynx pardina*, *Felis pardina*, *Lynx lynx pardina*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the iberian lynx?

The iberian lynx is a mammal of the family Felidae, subfamily Felinae, in the order Carnivora.

### How heavy is the iberian lynx?

An adult Iberian lynx has a body mass of 9.4 kg, with a highest reported value of 10.22 kg. It falls in the medium size class.

### What does the iberian lynx eat?

The iberian lynx is a carnivore. Its main foods include lepus granatensis, lepus europaeus, red-legged partridge, roe deer, red deer, mallard and carrion.

### Is the iberian lynx endangered?

The iberian lynx is listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List, which is a threatened category.

### How long does the iberian lynx live?

Sources give the iberian lynx a lifespan of 11.28 years, with a highest reported value of 13 years.

### How many young does the iberian lynx have?

The iberian lynx has 2.5 young per litter after a gestation period of 67.9 days.

### Who named the iberian lynx?

The scientific name Lynx pardinus is attributed to (Temminck, 1827).

## Sources

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