# Ocelot (*Leopardus pardalis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), also called Jaguarete'i, is a medium-sized mammal of the order Carnivora, family Felidae and subfamily Felinae. It is a nocturnal, terrestrial carnivore whose main foods include acouchi, capybara, common agouti, green iguana, nine-banded armadillo, sloth and southern tamandua. Adults weigh 11.9 kg, with reported values from 10.5 to 16 kg, and lifespan values reach up to 28.2 years. The ocelot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.5 kg – 16 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | 40 cm – 50 cm |
| Lifespan | 24.8 years – 28.2 years |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Main food | acouchi, blue-and-yellow macaw, brachyura, capybara, common agouti, green iguana and 13 more |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Gestation | 70 days – 84 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1 – 2 |
| Age at maturity | 19.7 months – 21.8 months |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1 |
| Reproduction | Live birth |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Felidae
- genus: Leopardus
- species: *Leopardus pardalis* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Felis onca pardalis*, *Felis pardalis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is an ocelot?

The ocelot is a mammal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. It belongs to the genus Leopardus.

### How heavy is an ocelot?

An adult ocelot weighs 11.9 kg, with reported values from 10.5 to 16 kg.

### What does an ocelot eat?

The ocelot is a carnivore. Its main foods include acouchi, capybara, common agouti, green iguana, nine-banded armadillo, rattus, saimiri, sloth, southern tamandua and toco toucan.

### Is the ocelot endangered?

No. The ocelot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does an ocelot live?

The ocelot has a lifespan of 24.77 years, with values reported up to 28.2 years.

### How many young does an ocelot have?

An ocelot has 1 to 2 young per litter and 1 litter per year, after a gestation period of 80 days.

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