ANDEAN MOUNTAIN CAT

FELIDAE

COMMON NAME	FAMILY	GENUS	SCIENTIFIC NAME	SUB SPECIES - 0
ANDEAN MOUNTAIN CAT The Andean mountain cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a small wildcat. It is one of only two felids for which no subspecies have been classically described (the Bay Cat is the other). Fewer than 2500 individuals are thought to exist. This cat is one of about two dozen small wildcat species found around the world. In comparison to their larger cousins which may have millions of dollars dedicated to conservation efforts, conservation efforts exist on budgets in the thousands for small wild felids like the Andean mountain cat.	Felidae	Leopardus	Leopardus jacobita