Classification In scientific classification (taxonomy) the Jaguar ( Panthera onca) belongs to the big cat genus Panthera within the subfamily Pantherinae of the Felidae cat family. Note: The scientific name for the Jaguar species, Panthera onca, is also known as the binomial name, species name, latin name, biological name and zoological name.
Theword panther encompasses all cats featuring a solid-colored coat, and it is applied to big cats, such as mountain lions, as well as jaguars and leopards that are black in color. The Florida panther, the state's official animal, is a subspecies of the mountain lion. While not black in color, it features tawny-beige fur and a curved tail. Thislist of largest cats shows the 10 largest extant Felidae species, ordered by maximum reported weight and size of wild individuals on record. The list does not contain cat hybrids, such as the liger or tigon.. List. Following list contains size (weight and length) measurements for wild adult males of each species: Puma" is the name the Incas gave this cat in their language. "Cougar" seems to have come from an old South American Indian word, cuguacuarana, which was shortened to "cuguar" and then spelled differently. And "panther" is a general term for cats that have solid-colored coats, so it was used for black pumas as well as black jaguarsFastFacts. Common Name: Jaguar. Scientific Name: Panthera onca. Average Lifespan in the Wild: 12 to 15 years. Average Lifespan in Captivity: Up to 20 years. IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened
Lifespan- 12-17 years in the wild / 19-23 years in captivity. As their scientific name suggests, leopards are in the same family as jaguars. According to National Geographic, Leopards are