Leopardus

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Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis
Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Subfamily: Felinae
Genus: Leopardus
Gray, 1842
Species

Leopardus pardalis
Leopardus tigrinus
Leopardus wiedii

The genus Leopardus consists of small spotted cats native to North and South America. Members of the genus are:

Members of this genus were previously grouped in the genus Felis.