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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Felidae |
| Genus | : | Leopardus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Leopardus pardalis |
| Common Name | : | Ocelot |
| Other Name(s) | : | Painted Leopard |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | South America |
| Habitat | : | Tropical jungle, grassland and marshes |
| Colour | : | Tan, Yellow, Red, Grey, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 55cm - 100cm (22in - 40in) |
| Weight | : | 11.5kg - 16kg (25lbs - 35lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 61kph (38mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Rodents, Lizards, Deer |
| Predators | : | Jaguar, Puma, Harpy Eagle |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal/Crepuscular |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 8 - 12 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 2 - 3 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 79 - 85 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 2 |
| Name Of Young | : | Kitten |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 800000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Rosettes, spots and stripes on fur |
| Fun Fact | : | Also known as the Painted Leopard! |