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Leopardus tilcayo: New Tiger Cat Species in Bolivia

22 September 20261 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYLeopardus tilcayo:New Tiger CatSpecies in Bolivia22 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Researchers announced a new tiger cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, found in Bolivia.

Key facts

  • Name: Leopardus tilcayo, a tiger cat.
  • Habitat: Yungas cloud forest, Bolivia.
  • Basis: mostly genetic research.
  • Size: body length about 46 cm; weight about 1.4 kg.
  • Divergence: lineage parted from related tiger cats roughly 1.4 million years ago.

Exam angle

  • Scientific name: Leopardus tilcayo.
  • Country and habitat: Bolivia, Yungas cloud forest.
  • The split date and the weight are both about 1.4 (million years; kg).

Test yourself

1. In which country was the new tiger cat Leopardus tilcayo identified?

It was found in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest.

2. What was the main basis for identifying Leopardus tilcayo as a new species?

The discovery was based mainly on genetic research.

3. Roughly how long ago did Leopardus tilcayo's lineage separate from related tiger cats?

Genetic evidence suggests about 1.4 million years ago.

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