| Latin Name |
Leopardus colocolo |
| Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Grey to Dark Brown |
| Length |
51 - 76 cms (20 - 30 inches) |
| Tail |
30 cms (12 inches) |
| Weight |
3 - 7 Kgs (6.6 - 15.4 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
9 - 16 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Colocolos are small cats and they have a body length between 51 and 76 cms (20 - 30 inches), a tail length of 30 cms (12 inches) and they weigh between 3 and 7 kgs (6.6 - 15.4 lbs).
They range from grey to dark brown in colour with dark brown markings.
Habitat
Colocolos can be found in South America.
Diet
Colocolos mainly feed on small mammals and birds.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 80 - 85 days, Colocolos give birth to 1 - 3 young.
Predators
Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies of Colocolo:
Leopardus colocolo colocolo
Leopardus colocolo wolffsohni
Interesting Facts
Colocolos are also known as:
Colocolo Pampas Cat
|
