ENEndangered
Leopardus jacobita
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in FELIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leopardus jacobita classified as Endangered?
Leopardus jacobita is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leopardus jacobita live?
Leopardus jacobita occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leopardus jacobita?
The main threats to Leopardus jacobita are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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