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Felis tigrina

Felis tigrina

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A medium-sized wild cat from Central and South America with dark stripes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : gato tigre
  • Conservationists are concerned about the declining population of Felis tigrina due to habitat loss.

Examples

  • The Felis tigrina is often spotted hunting at night in the dense forests.

  • The characteristic markings of Felis tigrina make it relatively easy to identify in the wild.

  • The Felis tigrina is known for its striking coat.

  • Many people are fascinated by the Felis tigrina.

  • The Felis tigrina is a stealthy predator that primarily feeds on small mammals.

  • Due to its beautiful coat and elusive nature, the Felis tigrina attracts the attention of wildlife photographers.

  • In the wild, the Felis tigrina can be found in various habitats, including tropical forests and grasslands.

Synonyms

tiger cat
vsFelis tigrina
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A medium wild cat from Central and South America with dark stripes that lives in forests

is the Latin scientific name used in formal classification of the species

Surface Forms

Felis tigrina singular
Felis tigrinas plural

Morphology

Felis + tigrina

The binomial combines the genus name 'Felis' with the adjective-form 'tigrina', which is interpretable as 'tiger-like/striped' so a learner who knows both constituents could infer a cat species with tiger-like markings. However, 'tigrina' is not an English lexical item and understanding the precise taxonomic/species sense requires familiarity with Latin naming conventions and biological terms, so the meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Felis tigrina comes from old Latin words: Felis means 'cat' and tigrina means 'tiger-like' or 'striped'. So the name shows a small wild cat with dark stripes, which is why it is used for this medium-sized wildcat.