Felis pardalis
- noun
- Specialized
- The Felis pardalis is known for its striking coloration, which helps it blend into the forest underbrush.
Examples
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The Felis pardalis uses its keen senses to hunt small mammals and birds at night.
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The striking coat pattern of Felis pardalis makes it a target for illegal wildlife trade.
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Researchers have tracked the movement of Felis pardalis populations in the Amazon rainforest.
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The Felis pardalis is known for its beautiful spotted coat.
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Have you ever seen a Felis pardalis in the wild?
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The Felis pardalis is a remarkable wildcat that adapts well to its rainforest habitat.
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Many visitors to Central America hope to catch a glimpse of the elusive Felis pardalis during nighttime tours.
Synonyms
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8.4
A wild cat with brown fur and dark spots from Central and South America that is active at night
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9.1
A small wild cat from Central and South America that is active at night and has dark spots
Surface Forms
Morphology
Felis + pardalis
This is a Latin scientific name (binomial) rather than a productive English compound; even if a learner knows 'Felis' as a cat genus, the species epithet 'pardalis' is not a transparent English word (and is listed as not found), so the specific meaning 'ocelot/nocturnal wildcat' cannot be inferred. Scientific names are language-specific labels and do not follow regular compositional semantics accessible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Felis pardalis is a Latin name that gives a clear picture of a spotted cat. The parts Felis ('cat') and pardalis ('leopard' or 'spotted') together mean 'spotted cat', so the name helps you remember the ocelot, a small wildcat with dark spots.