Big Cat Facts: Jaguar
The Jaguar(Panthera onca) is the largest cat that is found in the Americas. Jaguars weigh up to 158 kilograms(348.3 pounds) and can grow to lengths of 1.9 meters(6 feet 2.8 inches). The total population of Jaguars in the Americas was approximately 64,000 at the time this article was published.
| Genus | Panthera |
| Species | P. onca |
| Binomial Name | Panthera onca |
| Length | 1.1-1.9 m(3’7.3”-6’2.8”) |
| Tail Length | 45-75 cm(1’5.7”-2’5.2”) |
| Weight | 36-158 kg(79.4-348.3 lbs.) |
| DIet | Carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Near threatened |
Physical Characteristics
Jaguars’ bodies are typically brownish yellow and are covered with dark rings. Some individuals are born completely black; these black specimens are known … Continue