The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Mexico, Central and South America. A solitary and nocturnal felid, it lives mainly in primary evergreen and deciduous forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Margay being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Leopardus guttulus
- Leopardus pardinoides
- Leopardus pardalis
- Prionailurus bengalensis
- Genetta servalina
- Prionailurus javanensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Felidae
- Genus
- Leopardus
- Species
- Leopardus wiedii
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