Tiger Cat redirects here. For the
Tom and Jerry Tales episode, see
Tiger Cat (Tom and Jerry Tales). 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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