Living BeingsCompare species
Margay
Leopardus wiedii
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Margay | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A spotted body and long tail contribute to its slender appearance. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Tropical and subtropical forests provide connected branches, cover and potential prey. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Small mammals, birds and other small animals are taken, including prey encountered above ground. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Exceptional climbing ability includes unusual hind-foot mobility. A long tail helps the animal negotiate branches and changing body positions. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, United States?. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Felinae.
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