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The oncilla (''Leopardus tigrinus''), also known as the little spotted cat, tigrillo, or tiger cat, is a small spotted cat native to montane and tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is active during the night and in twilight, but has also been recorded during the day. The oncilla is a close relative of the ocelot and the margay, and has a rich ochre coat, spotted with black rosettes. ==Characteristics== The oncilla resembles the margay and the ocelot. But it is smaller, with a slender build and narrower muzzle. It grows to long, plus a tail. While this is somewhat longer than the average domestic cat, ''Leopardus tigrinus'' is generally lighter, weighing .〔(University of Michigan Museum of Zoology )〕 The fur is thick and soft, ranging from light brown to dark ochre, with numerous dark rosettes across the back and flanks. The underside is pale with dark spots and the tail is ringed. The backs of the ears are black with bold ocelli. The rosettes are black or brown, open in the center, and irregularly shaped. The legs have medium-sized spots tapering to smaller spots near the paws. This coloration helps the oncilla blend in with the mottled sunlight of the tropical forest understory. The oncilla's jaw is shortened, with fewer teeth, but with well-developed carnassials and canines.〔 Some melanistic oncillas have been reported from the more heavily forested parts of its range.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oncilla」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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