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oncilla

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IMAGE INFORMATION

A tyger cat of South America

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

December 11, 1788

Primary Source Reference:

Pennsylvania Packet (Philadelphia), 11 Dec 1788

Notes:

Probably an oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus), also known as the northern tiger cat, little spotted cat, and tigrillo.

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Peale's Common Name:

Tiger cat

Current Common Name:

Oncilla

Current Scientific Name

Leopardus tigrinus