ONCILLA

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The 'Oncilla' (''Leopardus tigrinus''), also known as the 'Little Spotted Cat', 'Tigrillo', 'Cunaguaro' or 'Tiger Cat', is a close relative of the Ocelot and the Margay; its habitat is the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The Oncilla is a nocturnal animal, which hunts for rodents and birds. The Oncilla grows to be about 40-50 cm (18" to 2') long, plus 30-40 cm (10-20") long in the tail. While this is somewhat larger than the average Domestic Cat, ''Leopardus tigrinus'' is slightly lighter, weighing 2-3 kg (5-10 lbs.), less than a standard domestic cat.

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Subspecies

The following are the currently recognized subspecies:

★ ''Leopardus tigrinus tigrinus'', eastern Venezuela, Guyana, northeastern Brazil

★ ''Leopardus tigrinus guttulus'', central and southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, northern Argentina

★ ''Leopardus tigrinus oncilla''

★ ''Leopardus tigrinus pardinoides'', western Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador

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