The southern tiger cat is found mainly in southern and southeastern states of Brazil.
1,5kg to 3kg
body between 40cm and 50cm, tail between 20cm and 32cm
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
This is the second smallest wild cat in South America, the size and weight of domestic cats. Its coat varies between light yellow and brown, with dark spots all over its body. Its belly is paler, and its ears are black with a white central spot.
TOP THREATS
Hunting for the fur trade, and the destruction of forests are its main threats.
DIET
It feeds on small mammals, rodents, birds and lizards.REPRODUCTION
The female's gestation is 73 to 78 days, usually only one kitten is born, but there are records of up to four.BEHAVIOR
● Solitary animals.
● Predominantly nocturnal.
● Live both on the ground and in trees.
TRIVIA
It is the smallest felid (family of carnivorous mammals) in Brazil, the size and weight of domestic cats. It is common for melanic individuals to exist, with a large accumulation of melanin pigment, which makes their coats black.
Geographical distribution
