Iberian lynx

E336451

The Iberian lynx is a critically endangered wild cat native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its distinctive tufted ears, spotted coat, and reliance on rabbits as its primary prey.

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Iberian lynx canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf lynx
species of mammal
wild cat
activityPattern crepuscular
nocturnal
averageBodyLength about 85 centimeters
averageFemaleWeight about 9 kilograms
averageLitterSize 2 to 3 kittens
averageMaleWeight about 12.5 kilograms
binomialName Lynx
surface form: Lynx pardinus
class Mammalia
coatPattern spotted
conservationStatus Endangered
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
surface form: IUCN Red List
currentStronghold Andalusia
dependsOn abundant rabbit populations
describedBy Coenraad Jacob Temminck
diet carnivorous
distinguishingFeature facial ruff
short tail with black tip
spotted coat
tufted ears
earTufts present
ecologicalRole top predator in Mediterranean ecosystems
endemicTo Iberian Peninsula
family Felidae
genus Lynx
gestationPeriod about 63 days
habitat Mediterranean scrubland
mosaic of scrub and pasture
open woodland
historicalRange much of the Iberian Peninsula
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity over 13 years
lifespanInWild up to about 13 years
mainThreat decline of rabbit populations
habitat loss
illegal hunting
road mortality
matingSeason winter
maximumLitterSize 4 kittens
nativeTo Iberian Peninsula
Portugal
Spain
order Carnivora
phylum Chordata
populationTrend increasing
previousConservationStatus Critically Endangered
primaryPrey European rabbit
protectedBy Council Directive 92/43/EEC
surface form: European Union Habitats Directive

Portuguese national law
Spanish national law
reproduction seasonal breeder
sexualMaturityAge about 1 year for females
about 2 years for males
similarTo Eurasian lynx
smallerThan Eurasian lynx
subjectOf captive breeding programs in Spain
reintroduction projects in Portugal
tailLength about 12 centimeters
taxonRank species
yearDescribed 1827

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Doñana National Park habitatFor Iberian lynx
Sierra Morena fauna Iberian lynx
Monfragüe National Park hasSpecies Iberian lynx