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Leopardus ellioti vs Margay

Both belong to the genus Leopardus, so they are close relatives.

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Leopardus ellioti
Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
Margay NTNear Threatened
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What is the difference between Leopardus ellioti and a margay?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Leopardus, so they are close relatives.

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Leopardus elliotiMargay
Scientific nameLeopardus elliotiLeopardus wiedii
FamilyFelidaeFelidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora
WeightNot recorded3.25 kg – 3.6 kg
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recorded21 years
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedforest
Conservation statusNot recordedNear Threatened
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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