the gulf coast jaguarundi ( puma yagouaroundi cacomitli ) is one of four subspecies of jaguarundi .

two of these subspecies — the gulf coast jaguarundi and the sinaloan jaguarundi — are considered endangered and were put on the endangered list on june 14 , 1976 .

these cats are placed under the family felidae and the subfamily felinae because of their small size .

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gulf coast jaguarundi <EOT> for more information the recovery plan of the gulf coast jaguarundi can be found here .

us  h . y . cacomitli known as the gulf coast jaguarundi , h . y . tolteca called the sinaloan jaguarundi

reduce the effects of human population growth and development on potential gulf coast jaguarundi habitat in the united states and on the jaguarundi ' s potential survival and mortality .

we listed the gulf coast jaguarundi as an endangered species under the act on june 14 , 1976 ( 41 fr 24062 ) . the listed cats of texas and arizona recovery plan ( with emphasis on the ocelot ) was completed in 1990 , and it briefly addressed the jaguar , jaguarundi , and margay , but focused on the ocelot , primarily in texas . the final gulf coast jaguarundi recovery plan only applies to the gulf coast subspecies of jaguarundi .

assess , protect , and restore sufficient habitat and connectivity to support viable populations and genetic exchange of the gulf coast jaguarundi in southern texas and in mexico .

iucn red list status : not assessed as a subspecies . the gulf coast jaguarundi is listed as endangered under the u . s . endangered species act .

it finally received a recovery plan from the department of fish and wildlife in the summer of 2014 . the gulf coast jaguarundi is set to recover by the year 2050 .

support efforts to develop more effective survey techniques for jaguarundis and to ascertain the status , better understand ecological and conservation needs , and promote conservation of the gulf coast jaguarundi and its habitats .

is it a weasel ? a cat ? a puma ? an otter ? the rare gulf coast jaguarundi is often confused for many different species due to its strange appearance resembles its cousins . the jaguarundi cat , ranging from southern texas to eastern mexico , is quite unknown due the small amount of research done on it . for this reason , people are unaware of the fact that the gulf coast jaguarundi is endangered .

common name : jaguarundi kingdom : animalia phylum : chordata ( vertebrata ) class : mammalia order : carnivora family : felidae genus : felinae ( felis ) species : yaguarondi sub species : ( herpailurus yaguarondi fossata ) guatemalan jaguarundi ( h . y . cacomitli ) gulf coast jaguarundi ( h . y . panamensis ) panamanian jaguarundi ( h . y . toleteca ) sinaloan jaguarundi

the photo above ( top ) is a shaded region of texas where the jaguarundi is most commonly found . featured above ( bottom ) is a picture of the general area of the gulf coast jaguarundi population . this jaguarundi population is concentrated primarily in south america and mexico , a convenient climate for the jaguarundis .

this bobcat - sized feline , known to scientists as puma yagouaroundi cacomitli , has been on the federal endangered species list since 1976 . things haven ' t gotten much better for the jaguarundi since then . and a border wall might finish the gulf coast jaguarundi off allogether .

fortunately , many people are aware of the critical situation of the gulf coast jaguarundi and some communities around the rio grande valley have begun to restore the cat’s natural habitat , as a means of conservation . if these actions succeed , perhaps the jaguarundi will restore a stable population .

the primary known threats to the gulf coast jaguarundi are habitat destruction , degradation , and fragmentation associated with agriculture and urbanization , and , to some extent , border security activities . mortality from collisions with vehicles is also a threat .

the gulf coast jaguarundi are an extremely rare species of cat , found only in specific parts of northern america – in the western gulf coastal grasslands of southern united states and northwestern mexico . these highly endangered weasel - like wild cats are on the brink of extinction , as more and more of their natural habitat is destroyed .

ultimately , the goal of the recovery plan is to recover and delist the gulf coast jaguarundi . if that ' s not possible , an intermediate goal is to move the subspecies from endangered to threatened . the goal will be considered met when at least three or more populations are sustained in the southern texas region and when threats from habitat loss , fragmentation , and degradation have been reduced , as well as the gulf coast jaguarundi no longer being in danger of extinction .

the gulf coast jaguarundi , a cat native to mexico and the thornscrub habitat of southern texas , today received a long - overdue “recovery plan , ” a document outlining necessary steps to bring the species back from the brink of extinction .

the main thing you can do to help the gulf coast jaguarundi is to get the word out there . right now , few people even know the animal exists and that is leading to the decrease in the jaguarundi populations . we are going to lose a species many did not even know existed . if you are in the southern texas area , you can help by reaching out and talking about the jaguarundi . you can reach out to the texas state government and try to express the importance of conserving the gulf coast jaguarundi . stay informed on the recovery of this wonderful animal !

the gulf coast jaguarundi eat fish they catch in rivers , as well as small mammals ( such as rabbits and armadillos ) or even jump and catch low flying birds . these wild cats have very advanced senses , making them a somewhat dangerous predator .

the gulf coast jaguarundi , a wild cat , looks more like a large weasel or an otter than a feline . it has a long body , short legs , a small head , small rounded ears , and is only a bit larger than your average housecat .

the sinaloan jaguarundi ( puma yagouaroundi tolteca ) was originally listed under the act at the same time as the gulf coast subspecies . because all of the current information indicates that the tolteca subspecies occurs entirely outside the united states and has never been confirmed within the united states , the sinaloan jaguarundi was exempted from recovery planning on june 7 , 2011 .

the range of the gulf coast jaguarundi is primarily from southern texas , all the way down through mexico , and through parts of south america . in the texas range , the jaguarundis are mainly found in the tamaulipan biotic province , . however , this province type has been declining throughout the twentieth century , therefore causing a decline of gulf coast jaguarundis in the united states . the last known jaguarundi died in the united states in 1986 , when a roadkill specimen was collected on the side of the road . since then , only unconfirmed sightings have been documented . now , gulf coast jaguarundis can only be found in mexico and brazil , where 40 % of them are documented to be found mainly in the tall dense grasses , and the other 60 % prefer the natural undisturbed forest . because of how little is known about the jaguarundi , the current population size is unknown .

in january this year , the gulf coast jaguarundi at long last received a u . s . fish and wildlife service recovery plan , which is a document outlining the steps necessary to protect the species from extinction . if the plan is funded and implemented , the species could recover to “unendangered” levels by 2050 .

as felines go , the little jaguarundi - - species name gulf coast jaguarundi ( puma yagouaroundi cacomitli ) - - is a bit unconventional . it actually looks more like an otter or large weasel than a cat , with its long body , short legs , small head , oddly shaped ears , and distinctive fur coat . and at around 11 pounds , it weighs less than many housecats .

the gulf coast jaguarundi is found in the tamaulipan biotic province of northeast mexico and south texas . within mexico it occurs in the eastern lowlands and has not been recorded in the central highlands . in southern texas , jaguarundis used dense thorny shrublands . jaguarundis will use bunchgrass pastures if dense brush or woody cover is nearby .

also called the otter cat . 4 ssp . endangered : panamanian j . ( herpailurus yagouaroundi panamensis ) , guatemalan j . ( herpailurus yagouaroundi fossata ) , gulf coast j . ( herpailurus yagouaroundi cacomitli ) , sinaloan j . ( herpailurus yagouaroundi tolteca )

the gulf coast jaguarundi hunts small rodents , birds , fish , reptiles , and amphibians . this creature is also known to jump into the air to catch low flying poultry like doves . predation often occurs in thornscrubs . recently though , due to habitat loss , they have been venturing on to agricultural properties and pursuing domestic poultry .

jaguarundis as a species seem to be doing okay . but habitat loss has pushed two of the cats ' four subspecies — the gulf coast and sinaloan jaguarundis — to the brink of extinction . when the george w . bush administration fortified border barriers in the rio grande valley in the mid - 2000s , biologists warned that the barrier to migration could doom gulf coast jaguarundis on both sides of the rio grande . a solid concrete wall , built with no heed to environmental laws , could only make things far worse .

in 2008 , while jogging along the rio grande river in south texas , matthew webster spotted something moving . he made out the sleek , dark outline of a cat - like animal . matthew thought that he had caught a glimpse of the elusive gulf coast jaguarundi . the last confirmed sighting of this creature in the . . . full description

classified under the puma genus , the gulf coast jaguarundi is closely related to the cougar and the jaguar , however , only 10 % of their size . their long , slender , weasel - like bodies hold a small yet flat head as well as round ears . coming in at around 15 pounds , their bodies reach up to thirty inches while the tails themselves get up to twenty three ! a theory about how these small cats evolved from the puma lineage is that an isolated population of them began to feed on smaller prey to avoid competition with the large cats like saber - toothed tigers or lions . the diet of a carnivorous gulf coast jaguarundi now consists of small mammals , birds , frogs , and fish .

the primary threats to the jaguarundi are habitat fragmentation , degradation , and destruction . all of these factors are mainly associated with agriculture , urbanization , border security activities , and vehicle collisions . like previous competition hundreds of years ago , jaguarundis are now competing with bobcats in their northern range , limiting their supply of food . increased precipitation and decreased temperature from climate change is also affecting the gulf coast jaguarundi , causing them to change their habitats .

off the coast of west africa , george heads to a remote volcanic island where a river of molten lava is engulfing a mountain village .

the gulf coast and sinaloan jaguarundi population is rapidly depleting from the destruction of their habitat . in the lower rio grande valley of texas , the jaguarundi habitat is being cleared for farming and from the increased human population . recently , the communities around the rio grande valley have begun to replant native shrubs in order to restore their habitat . this picture comes from a site called big cats on line , copyrighted by andrew garman which has some really nice photos at urltoken

the last known jaguarundi in the u . s . died on a roadway in 1986

the gulf coast jaguarundi is a subspecies of jaguarundi that historically ranged from the lower rio grande valley in southern texas into the eastern portion of mexico . the last confirmed sighting of this subspecies in the u . s . was in april of 1986 . most jaguarundi habitat in the u . s . is already lost to agriculture or urban development , including over 95 % of thornscrub habitat in the lower rio grande valley . jaguarundis need dense vegetation such as thornscrub to hunt prey , mainly small rodents , reptiles , and birds . preservation of remaining habitat will also help other rare species , including the imperiled ocelot , that share jaguarundi habitat .

another concern for environmentalists in relation to these wild cats is the proposed building of the 16 foot wall on the border of mexico and u . s . this project endangers the natural balance in the border area and the number of many animals , including the gulf coast jaguarundi might decrease drastically . even now , it is very rare to see a jaguarundi in the jungle and although there are no precise numbers of their population , it can be estimated as very low .

iucn lists the gulf coast jaguarundi as “endangered” which is mainly due to human actions , that have resulted in destroying most of the wild cat’s natural habitat – many areas previously suited for them has been cleared and turned into farming zones . it’s also hunted for it’s fur , which has a very attractive natural reddish colour , though extra poacher control has reduced cases of these animals being hunted .

conservation efforts for animals that are endangered are extremely important to the survival of the species . in the rio grande valley of texas , conservation efforts are being made by replanting the habitual plants in a jaguarundi ' s environments , such as shrubs and bushes . this is in response to the depletion of their habitat in hopes of restoring what the jaguarundi is typically used to . in december 2012 , the u . s . government wrote an article on the recovery plan of the jaguarundi in hopes to remove the jaguarundi from the “act” to not have to protect it any more . the government’s plan basically revolved around the idea that conservation of the gulf coast region was necessary to the survival of the jaguarundi . click below to read the whole article :

the jaguarundi is a small wild feline located in the southern part of the american continent , including southern texas , mexico , central and south america . there is also rumored to be a small isolated population of jaguarondi in central florida . the jaguarundi is commonly called the " otter cat " due to its otter like appearance . the jaguarundi has an elongated body with relatively short legs and round ears . the jaguarundi also has a long tale much like a panthers . the jaguarundi ranges in colors from black to a light brown color . adult jaguarundi ' s have a solid color cote while younger jaguarundi ' s will have a small speckled or patterned coat . the jaguarundi is a carnivore and eats small animals such as fish and birds .

wow , i feel flattered . but indeed , more people should know about the jaguarundi : )

the gulf coast jaguarundi is a subspecies of jaguarundi that historically ranged from the lower rio grande valley in southern texas into the eastern portion of mexico in the states of coahuila , nuevo leon , tamaulipas , san luis potosi , and veracruz . the last confirmed sighting of this subspecies in the u . s . was in april of 1986 . most jaguarundi habitat in the u . s . is already lost to agriculture or urban development , including over 95 % of thornscrub habitat in the lower rio grande valley . jaguarundis need dense vegetation such as thornscrub to hunt prey , mainly small rodents , reptiles , and birds . preservation of remaining habitat will also help other rare species , including the imperiled ocelot , that share jaguarundi habitat .

updating the distribution and population status of jaguarundi , puma yagouaroundi ( é . geoffroy , 1803 ) . . .

we , the u . s . fish and wildlife service , announce the availability of our final recovery plan for the gulf coast jaguarundi under the endangered species act of 1973 , as amended ( act ) . we have developed this final recovery plan to comply with a september 16 , 2010 , stipulated settlement agreement between wildearth guardians and the secretary of the interior . this species historically occurred in southern texas in the united states , and is currently known to occur in eastern mexico as far south as veracruz .

boca chica , a finger of mostly undeveloped land in south texas between the brownsville ship channel and a part of the rio grande forming the riverine u . s . - mexico border , is a haven for many endangered and threatened animals . the creatures include the leatherback , loggerhead , hawksbill , green and kemp’s ridley sea turtles , as well as birds like the piping plover , red knot , and northern aplomado falcon . it is also the habitat of two rare cats , the gulf coast jaguarundi and ocelot .

the mainland west coast of mexico ( region 27 * ) contains several important areas for waterfowl . these habitats consist of tidal estuaries connected with brackish water marshes along the coast and inland fresh water wetlands and reservoirs . fresh water streams and irrigation water empty into tidal lagoons and create flats , tidal pools , mangrove swamps and emergent vegetation dominated by cattail , bulrush , wigeongrass , muskgrass and algae .

these jaguarundi have a reddish or a charcoal gray fur , short ears and short legs . their natural habitat is lowland brush areas , usually close to water . as a true predatory cat , the jaguarundi can both swim and climb very well .

as with all members of felidae , the jaguarundi walks on four feet , in a digitigrade manner—that is on its toes .

glenn , c . r . 2006 . " earth ' s endangered creatures - jaguarundi facts " ( online ) . accessed

the u . s . fish and wildlife service ( service ) published the plan late yesterday , the result of a settlement agreement with wildearth guardians . despite listing the gulf coast jaguarundi as “endangered” under the endangered species act in 1976 , the service failed to designate critical habitat or write a recovery plan for the critically imperiled cat . guardians challenged the service’s failure to produce a recovery plan specific to the species in 2009 . if the recovery plan is funded and followed , the service predicts the species could be removed from the list of imperiled species in 2050 .

in 2008 , while jogging along the rio grande river in south texas , matthew webster spotted something moving . he made out the sleek , dark outline of a cat - like animal . matthew thought that he had caught a glimpse of the elusive gulf coast jaguarundi . the last confirmed sighting of this creature in the united states was in 1986 , however . could this rare animal still be living in the u . s . ? in jaguarundi : otter cat , kids go on a real - life adventure with wildlife biologists linda laack and arturo caso as they track these endangered animals in the wild . along the way , children will discover the jaguarundi’s life cycle , diet , behavior , and physical characteristics—and find out what can be done to save this amazing animal . large , full - color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages . jaguarundi : otter cat is part of bearport’s america’s hidden animal treasures series .

females produce litters of anywhere from one to four kittens after an approximately seventy to seventy five day gestation period . kittens are born with spots that later disappear , similar to cats such as cougars and lions . at around six weeks of age , kittens begin a diet of solid food , reaching sexual maturity at two to three years old . like any other animal , the gulf coast jaguarundi has a certain time of year in which mating occurs . for this fine creature , mating usually takes place as early as november and as late as the end of december .

" jaguarundi . " beacham ' s guide to the endangered species of north america . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken

the jaguarundi is mostly terrestrial , preferring to hunt on the ground , but it also is a good climber and is comfortable in trees .

a male will have a home range several times larger than that of the jaguar , who weighs over 10 times more than a jaguarundi .

has expressed concern that the presence of the jaguarundi in south texas may be imperiled due to loss of the cat ' s native habitat .

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june 2009 - wildearth guardians files suit against the u . s . fish and wildlife service for failing to develop a recovery plan for the jaguarundi

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in some spanish speaking countries , the jaguarundi is also called leoncillo , which means little lion . other spanish common names for the jaguarundi include : " gato colorado , " " gato moro , " " león brenero , " " onza , " and " tigrillo " ( caso et al . 2008 ) .

" jaguarundi . " beacham ' s guide to the endangered species of north america . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken

hershkovitz , p . 1999 . jaguarundi . pp . 666 in encyclopedia americana , vol . 15 , year 1999 edition . danbury , connecticut : grolier .

the jaguarundi is an oddball among cat species – at first glance it looks more like a large weasel . its long body , small rounded ears , small head , honey - brown eyes , and uniform fur distinguish it from other neotropical cats , such as the spotted ocelot with which it shares its u . s . range . the jaguarundi , weighing around 11 pounds , is smaller than the ocelot and is sometimes killed by the larger cats . this may be part of the reason the jaguarundi is most active during the day , avoiding the nocturnal ocelot . but the jaguarundi may also emerge at night , especially when the moon is full .

adjacent to the west coast lies 1 . 2 million ha of irrigated agriculture in the state of sinaloa ( including los mochis , guasave , guamuchil and the culiacan agricultural valleys ) and approximately 456 , 000 ha in the state of sonora ( including the yaqui and mayo valleys ) . these upland areas were converted to intensive agriculture during the last 30 to 40 years . as a result there have been major changes to west coast wetlands , as they have become less saline , more densely covered by cattails , and subjected to discharges of agricultural pesticides and fertilizers .

assure the long - term viability of jaguarundi conservation through partnerships , the development and application of incentives for landowners , application of existing regulations , and public education and outreach .

the jaguarundi is classified as least concern ( lc ) on the iucn red list ( 1 ) and listed on appendix i and appendix ii of cites ( 5 ) .

the jaguarundi once ranged throughout southern texas and southeastern arizona , and along both coasts of mexico south into central america . it was especially prevalent in the native brushlands of the lower

[ note : the jaguarundi species is classed as least concern by the iucn red list . they range from the southern usa down through central and south america to argentina . ]

the jaguarundi is listed as least concern on the iucn red list . however , it is believed to be much less abundant than commonly perceived and could even be in near threatened status except for the lack of information to access . the jaguarundi is protected in many nations , including brazil , argentina , uruguay , paraguay , bolivia , mexico , among others .

the jaguarundi has short legs and an appearance somewhat like an otter . early german zoologists called the species " weasel cat " because of its resemblance to members of the family mustelidae . the jaguarundi has short and rounded ears . it tends to be smaller , more elongated , and with sorter limbs than other small neotropical felids ( rick and lundrigan 2004 ) .

updating the distribution and population status of jaguarundi , puma yagouaroundi ( é . geoffroy , 1803 ) ( mammalia : carnivora : felidae ) , in the southernmost part of its distribution range

, months after the last american jaguarundi was killed . the jaguarundis were listed because of how fast their population was decreasing , especially in the united states , because of habitat loss .

jaguarundi is the common name for a small - to medium - sized new world wild cat , puma yagouaroundi , characterized by an elongated , " weasel " - like body , short legs , rounded ears , long tail , and an unspotted fur that comes in a few different color morphs . the jaguarundi is found in mexico , central america , and south america .

manzani , p . , e . monteiro filho . 1989 . notes on the food habits of the jaguarundi , felis yagouaroundi . mammalia , 53 ( 4 ) : 659 - 660 .

mccarthy , t . 1992 . notes concerning the jaguarundi cat ( herpailurus yagouaroundi ) in the caribbean lowlands of belize and guatemala . mammalia , 56 ( 2 ) : 302 - 306 .

according to the center for biological diversity , jaguarundis disappeared from south texas due to habitat loss to agriculture and residential development . the last known jaguarundi in the state died on a roadway in 1986 .

the jaguarundi’s historic range stretched from southeastern arizona and southern texas , through mexico , to portions of south america . in the u . s . , they are found mainly in tamaulipan thornscrub , a habitat that is rapidly disappearing . the most important remaining u . s . stronghold for the jaguarundi is the laguna atascosa national wildlife refuge in texas . the refuge itself is increasingly an island amidst roads , agricultural crops , and development , due to a rapidly increasing human population in the lower rio grande valley . in addition to the threat of habitat loss , the jaguarundi faces greater risk of road mortality .

the jaguarundi may have ranged into southeastern north america as well . it’s also known as the otter cat due to its cylindrical shape . it’s closely related to the cougar but is about 10 % its size .

the jaguarundi has been recognized as an endangered species since 1976 , and the last known cat in the u . s . died on a roadway in 1986 . the major threat to jaguarundis is habitat loss and fragmentation .

adult jaguarundis have quite a repertoire of vocalizations they use to greet friends , court lovers , and establish communication between mothers and their litters . scientists who have studied the jaguarundi believe it has at least 13 different calls .

with 75 percent of its historic u . s . habitat wiped out , a figure that rises to more than 90 along the coast , the quino checkerspot can ' t afford to lose any more habitat . and even if border wall construction activities don ' t take out the quino ' s habitat along the border , the wall itself may prove a serious blow to the butterfly .

where found : eastern mexico and southern texas , making it the northernmost of eight jaguarundi subspecies . the cats haven ' t been confirmed in the u . s . in nearly three decades , although unconfirmed sightings continue to trickle in .

brown , d . e . , and gonzalez , c . a . ( 1999 ) . " jaguarundi ( felis yagouaroundi tolteca ) " . journal of the arizona - nevada academy of science ( 32 ) . pp . 155–157 .

otay mesa mint ( pogogyne nudiuscula ) , a foot - tall , aromatic member of the mint family that sports bright purple flowers , used to be significantly more common , with recorded populations in vernal pools up and down the coast from san onofre into baja . it ' s now known from just seven spots right along the border in the vicinity of otay mesa and the tijuana international airport .

the natural habitat of the jaguarundi once ranged from southeastern arizona and southern texas , down though mexico , to areas of south america . in the u . s . , they are found primarily in tamaulipan thornscrub , a rapidly diminishing habitat .

in january of this year , the u . s . fish and wildlife service finally developed a recovery plan for the species . if the plan is funded and implemented , jaguarundi populations will be returning to the rio grande valley in southern texas .

notable conservation programs : none , although the u . s . fish and wildlife service finally published a recovery plan ( pdf ) for the subspecies earlier this month following a lawsuit by wildearth guardians . the plan lists several actions that would be necessary to reestablish jaguarundi populations in texas , including assessing habitat and land connectivity for migration , developing survey techniques to count the animals , and developing partnerships to help promote jaguarundi conservation . fws will also explore the possibility of reintroducing the animals to texas from mexico .

in addition to its unique appearance , the jaguarundi differs from other small new world cats in many aspects of its biology and behaviour . individuals may travel widely in unusually large home ranges and are more terrestrial than many other species , though are also agile climbers ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) . the jaguarundi is also much more diurnal than most cats ( 3 ) ( 11 ) ( 12 ) . the diet consists mainly of small mammals , birds and reptiles , as well as occasional amphibians , fish and larger mammals ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 6 ) . the jaguarundi has been observed to jump up to two metres off the ground to swat at birds in the air ( 6 ) .

the recovery plan emphasizes identifying , protecting , restoring , and connecting potential habitat in southern texas . the service also intends to study the feasibility of reintroducing jaguarundi in texas , as well as learn more about these elusive cats through population and habitat surveys .

2003 . jaguarundi : herpailurus yaguaroundi . pp . 390 in m hutchins , d kleiman , v geist , m mcdade , eds . grzimek ' s animal life encyclopedia , vol . 14 , 2nd edition . farmington hills , mi : gale group .

the jaguarundi ( puma yagouaroundi ) is part of the felidae family , which belongs to the carnivora order within the mammals ( class mammalia ) . felidae usually is divided into two subfamilies , pantherinae ( which includes " big cats " like lions , jaguars , tigers , and leopards ) and felinae ( which includes the " small cats , " although some can be large , like the cougar ) . the jaguarundi is part of the felinae subfamily and share the same genus , puma , as the cougar ( puma concolor ) .

we have black jaguarundi on our property in the mountains of costa rica… they ' re good at hiding so sightings are not common , but one of our workers saw one just two days ago . feel free to visit our website , if you ' re interested : urltoken

jaguarundis are carnivores and hunt a variety of small mammals , reptiles , birds , frogs , and fish . besides animal matter , jaguarundis stomach contents often contain a small amount of plant material and arthropods . birds are often the prey of choice and the jaguarundi diet usually includes

the jaguarundi is closely related to the much larger and heavier cougar , having a similar genetic structure and chromosome count . while both species are in the genus puma it is sometimes classified under the genus herpailurus , and until recently both cats were classified under the genus felis .

thanks to decades of conservation work , the number of nesting ridleys increased 12 to 17 percent per year in the first decade of this century , but it decreased by 25 percent in 2013 and 45 percent in 2014 compared with 2009 . the decline may be partly due to the deepwater horizon oil spill–data remain confidential as part of the damage assessment process until court cases are settled–as well as shrimp trawling without protective devices , and unusually high and low freshwater inflows into the gulf of mexico .

despite the common name , the jaguarundi is much more closely related to mountain lions than it is to jaguars . mountain lions average about ten times the size of jaguarundis , leading scientists to conjecture that an isolated population of cougars may have been forced to subsist on small prey such as rodents and frogs for long enough to evolve a much smaller size . now , the jaguarundi species stretches from southern argentina through the amazon , the northern andes , and central america to mexico , with a minute sliver of south texas at the very northernmost end of the species ' territory .

owing to its weasel - like appearance , the dark morph jaguarundi is often mistaken for the tayra ( eira barbara ) , a large mustelid , but can be distinguished by the absence of the tayra’s yellowish throat spot ( 2 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) , and by having a very long , slender tail with very short hair ( 9 ) . the jaguarundi is quite a vocal cat , with at least 13 distinct calls recorded , including a purr , whistle , scream , chatter , yap , and a bird - like “chirp” ( 6 ) ( 7 ) .

the iucn recommend that the status of the jaguarundi is regularly reviewed , as it may be more threatened than currently believed ( 1 ) . the species is protected across most of its range , with hunting illegal in many countries ( 1 ) ( 8 ) , and international trade is monitored and controlled under the convention on international trade in endangered species ( cites ) ( 5 ) . north and central american populations are particularly at risk , with the jaguarundi now very rare or possibly even extinct in the usa , and also in uruguay ( 8 ) . the tighter cites listing of the northern populations , on appendix i , reflects the more threatened status ( 5 ) . jaguarundi numbers are expected to be relatively low even in protected areas , and further study into the species’ ecology , biology and conservation status has been recommended in order to help protect this unusual cat ( 1 ) .

the iucn recommend that the status of the jaguarundi is regularly reviewed , as it may be more threatened than currently believed ( 1 ) . the species is protected across most of its range , with hunting illegal in many countries ( 1 ) ( 8 ) , and international trade is monitored and controlled under the convention on international trade in endangered species ( cites ) ( 5 ) . north and central american populations are particularly at risk , with the jaguarundi now very rare or possibly even extinct in the usa , and also in uruguay ( 8 ) . the tighter cites listing of the northern populations , on appendix i , reflects the more threatened status ( 5 ) . jaguarundi numbers are expected to be relatively low even in protected areas , and further study into the species ' ecology , biology and conservation status has been recommended in order to help protect this unusual cat ( 1 ) .

the jaguarundi inhabits a broad range of both open and closed habitats , including rainforest , swamp and savanna woodland , savanna , thickets , and semi - arid thorn scrub . it may also occur in secondary vegetation and disturbed areas , but is thought to prefer areas with at least some dense ground cover ( 2 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) . a mainly lowland species , the jaguarundi can be found at elevations of up to 2 , 000 metres , though may occur at up to 3 , 200 metres in some areas ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) .

the coat of the jaguarundi is unspotted and uniform in color . there are several color morphs , and varying from blackish to brownish gray ( gray phase ) or from foxy red to chestnut ( red phase ) . the two main color phases—dark grayish - black and reddish—were once thought to represent two distinct species ; the gray one called jaguarundi , and the red one called eyra . however , these are the same species and both color phases may be found in the same litter ( caso et al . 2008 ; rick and lundrigan 2004 ) . its coat has no markings except for spots at birth .

the jaguarundi is found from central argentina ( at about 39°s ) , through uruguay , brazil , and paraguay , and north through the rest of south america and through central america to the eastern lowlands of chipinque national park in nuevo leon , mexico and the western lowlands of mexico ( caso et al . 2008 ) . there are reports of the jaguarundi being found as far north as southern texas and arizona in the united states , but such sightings are not well documented ( rick and lundrigan 2004 ) . caso et al . ( 2008 ) report that it is probably extinct in the united states .

) is a weasel - like cat about twice the size of a large housecat . head and body length can reach up to 31 in ( 80 cm ) ; its tail may be up to 24 in ( 60 cm ) long . its body is slender , its head and ears are small , and its features are flattened . the jaguarundi has two color phases : brownish gray and chestnut . the two color phases were once thought to represent two distinct species ; the gray one called " jaguarundi , " and the red one called " eyra ; " but they are now recognized as the same species

the jaguarundi is considered to be mostly diurnal ( caso et al . 2008 ) , although it may exhibit crepuscular and nocturnal behavior depending on location . it can avoid direct competition with ocelots through diurnal behavior ( rick and lundrigan 2004 ) . they are good swimmers and climbers ( rick and lundrigan 2004 ) .

this cat is closely related to the much larger and heavier cougar as evident by its similar genetic structure and chromosome count ; both species are in the genus puma . however , the jaguarundi sometimes is classified under a separate genus , herpailurus and until recently , both cougars and jaguarundis were classified under the genus felis .

major threat : habitat loss and fragmentation . the cats depend on dense vegetation to hunt their prey , which includes everything from birds to rodents to lizards . the jaguarundi is one of the species frequently mentioned as being at risk from the mexico - united states border fence , which would further fragment populations and prevent migration .

taxonomy is currently under review by the iucn ssc cat specialist group . johnson et al . ( 2006 ) and eizirik et al . ( 2008 ) placed yagouaroundi in the genus puma . however , agnarsson et al . ( 2010 ) noted that the jaguarundi is not a sister species to the puma . more recently segura et al . ( 2013 ) looked at cranial development within the puma clade and found that while this is similar in cheetah and puma , that of the jaguarundi is quite different . given these phylogenetic uncertainties , and these and other morphological and behavioural differences , the iucn ssc cat specialist group retains this species in herpailurus .

the u . s . fish and wildlife service ( fws ) estimated more than a 90 percent decline in lower rio grande valley brushland in texas and described the habitat as rapidly disappearing along the rio grande in mexico as well . from 1991 to 2000 alone , approximately 113 , 126 acres of suitable jaguarundi habitat were destroyed in south texas . precious thornscrub in the rio grande valley is disappearing at an alarming rate . that’s a serious blow for both the jaguarundi and the ocelot , which both depend on this increasingly rare habitat type . and , like many other animals on the border between the u . s . and mexico , the jaguarundi is threatened by a myriad of human border activities including immigration , drug trafficking , police and military actions , border installations and fences , and artificial lighting . to create a safe haven for the jaguarundi and a host of other trans - border animals , scientists and land managers on both sides of the border are calling for international cooperation between the u . s . and mexico . this is in stark contrast to the current national u . s . drive to separate the people and ecosystems of the two countries . preservation of the biodiversity of both countries will require a consistent , dedicated effort from the u . s . and mexican governments working in collaboration . but such action has not been forthcoming .

“this recovery plan is a long overdue and important step to safeguarding rapidly disappearing jaguarundi habitat , ” said taylor jones , endangered species advocate for wildearth guardians . “these beautiful and rare cats waited nearly forty years for a path to recovery . we call on the service to now fully and effectively implement the recovery plan and prevent this species’ extinction . ”

sketch of the jaw bone of a cat found at the ladds fossil site . click to enlarge . dr . clayton ray thought this specimen was most like the jaw bone of a jaguarundi , but other scientists have concluded it’s from a cat that was more like a margay . this page is from the below referenced paper authored by dr . ray .

the jaguarundi are considered to be solitary animals , that hunt and live alone , except for breeding season which occurs from september to november . after a gestation period of 70 days , birth is given to one or two kittens . they remain dependent on the mother for as long a period as two years , which is quite unusual for predatory mammals .

photo of a jaw bone of a cat found at the isle of hope site near savannah , georgia . click to enlarge . every measurement of this specimen falls within the size range of both margay and jaguarundi . this means it can’t be conclusively identified . it’s slightly smaller than most specimens identified as leopardus amnicola . page from the below referenced study authored by dr . hulbert .

development along the u . s . / mexico border also poses threats to the jaguarundi and many other border species . barriers along the border destroy and fragment habitat , reduce access to habitat and resources , including food and water , and isolate wildlife populations . approximately 70 miles of fence have been proposed in the lower rio grande valley , 56 miles of which are already constructed .

much of the irrigated farmland supported rice production after it was developed . this crop is very beneficial to waterfowl . however , between 1981 and 1998 , rice production has decreased in the state of sinaloa from 65 , 900 to 2 , 400 ha . this was correlated with a drop in use of the region by northern pintail from 880 , 000 birds in 1989 , to 228 , 000 in 1990 and 310 , 000 for 1991 . about 5 , 000 ha of 21 . 2 million ha of agricultural land on the west coast is currently in rice production . these changes are due to production costs in comparison to other crops .

contrary to earlier characterizations of this species as relatively common and abundant ( nowell and jackson 1996 ) , research indicates that the jaguarundi is an uncommon , low density species . densities are very low everywhere it has been sampled , and jaguarundis are more commonly found at 0 . 01 - 0 . 05 / km² or lower ( de oliveira et al . submitted ) , but reaching up to 0 . 2 / km² in a few and restricted high density areas ( caso 2013 ) . the jaguarundi’s density / numbers are negatively impacted by those of the larger sized ocelot ( the “ocelot effect” ) ( de oliveira et al . 2010 , caso 2013 ) . considered near threatened in argentina ( diaz and ojeda 2000 ) and threatened in mexico ( semarnat 2010 ) .

jaguarundis plays an important role in terrestrial ecosystems through control of their prey species , which includes small mammals , birds , and other vertebrates . in controlling mice , rats , and rabbits , they also control the population of agricultural pests . the jaguarundi is is not particularly sought after for its fur , but it is suffering decline due to loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation . they also are killed as predators of poultry .

john petrey i live in lower alabama , specifically robertsdale , in a rural area . yesterday afternoon a cat crossed the road in front of me . it was light colored , not real big , maybe even about the same size as a domestic cat , but the really unique thing about it was its ' tail was extremely long . i ' ve been looking at photos and this jaguarundi is the closest thing i can find .

the recovery plan stresses identifying , protecting , restoring , and connecting potential habitat in southern texas in the rio grande valley . the u . s . fish and wildlife service also intends to evaluate the possibility of reintroducing jaguarundi in texas . scientists know very little about this shy little cat who quickly heads into the underbrush when disturbed . the recovery plan would include improving techniques for tracking the cats and learning more about them through population and habitat surveys .

the jaguarundi has a wide distribution across north , central and south america , from southern texas in the united states , south as far as northern argentina ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) . it has also been reported from arizona ( 4 ) ( 7 ) , but its status here remains unclear ( 7 ) ( 10 ) , and the species may in fact now be extinct in the united states ( 1 ) .

the jaguarundi has a wide distribution across north , central and south america , from southern texas in the united states , south as far as northern argentina ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) . it has also been reported from arizona ( 4 ) ( 7 ) , but its status here remains unclear ( 7 ) ( 9 ) , and the species may in fact now be extinct in the united states ( 1 ) .

the jaguarundi is a carnivore and preys upon fish , small mammals , reptiles , amphibians , and birds , including rabbits , mice , rats , junglefowl , and iguanas . some plant material and arthropods are also consumed , based on stomach contents ( rick and lundrigan 2004 ) . while the diet is mostly small animals with a mean prey mass of 380 grams , larger sized prey greater than 1 kilogram is not unusual ( caso et al . 2008 ) .

the largely diurnal behaviour and open habitats of the jaguarundi mean that it is often the most commonly seen cat within its range , leading to the mistaken belief that it is relatively abundant . now believed to be much less common that previously thought , the species is undergoing a decline , largely as a result of habitat loss and fragmentation as savannas are converted for large - scale agriculture and pasture ( 1 ) . although more flexible in its habitat requirements than many other small cat species , and not commercially exploited for its pelt , the jaguarundi is a notorious predator on domestic poultry , and killing of jaguarundis to protect poultry is considered to have a major impact on its population ( 1 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) . it may also be caught in traps set for other , commercially valuable species ( 1 ) ( 8 ) , and is thought to suffer from competition with the larger ocelot ( leopardus pardalis ) ( 1 ) .


hyrcanogobius bergi , the volga dwarf goby , is a species of goby endemic to the caspian sea where it occurs in fresh , brackish and marine waters along the coast .

unusually for gobies , this species is almost a pelagic fish .

this species grows to a length of 3.6 centimetres ( 1.4 in ) sl .

this species is the only known member of its genus .

hyrcanogobius bergi

hyrcanogobius bergi <EOT> placed in a separate genus hyrcanogobius by some authors on the basis of slightly different organisation of cephalic sensory pores .

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northern and southeastern caspian sea ; deltas of ural and volga ; along western coast southward to daghestan .

habitat : a near - pelagic coastal marine species ; found in areas with different salinities , including fresh water . biology : lives one year . matures at 18 - 20 mm sl . spawns after first winter , in may - july , down to 2 - 7 m . females probably lay 2 - 3 portions of eggs ( 0 . 4 × 1 . 0 mm ) , separately attached inside a mollusc shell . adults probably die soon after spawning . feeds on small crustaceans .

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this near - pelagic coastal marine species is found in areas with different salinities , including freshwater . it lives for a year and matures at 18 - 20 mm sl . spawns after first winter , may - june , down to 2 - 7 m , with females probably laying 2 - 3 portions of eggs ( 0 . 4 - 1 . 0 mm ) , separately attached inside a mollusc shell ; and adults dying soon after spawning . feeds on small crustaceans ( ref . 59043 ) .

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lepidochrysops jacksoni is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

it is found in uganda , from the south-western part of the country to tororo and to the north and west madi .

the habitat consists of areas with short grass and lamiates on the rocky slopes of hills and ridges .

lepidochrysops jacksoni

lepidochrysops jacksoni <EOT> the patrician blue ( lepidochrysops patricia ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the potchefstroom blue ( lepidochrysops procera ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops chloauges , the jade blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops solwezii , the roseate blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops longifalces , the msasa blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the highveld blue ( lepidochrysops praeterita ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops inyangae , the nyanga blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops violetta , the violet blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the southern blue ( lepidochrysops australis ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the zulu blue ( lepidochrysops ignota ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the ketsi blue ( lepidochrysops ketsi ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the monkey blue ( lepidochrysops methymna ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the peninsula blue ( lepidochrysops oreas ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the koppie blue ( lepidochrysops ortygia ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the mouse blue ( lepidochrysops puncticilia ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

the silvery blue ( lepidochrysops glauca ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops kocak , the giant blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops lukenia , the lukenia blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops peculiaris , the peculiar blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

van son’s blue ( lepidochrysops vansoni ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops elgonae , the elgon blue , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the swartberg blue ( lepidochrysops swartbergensis ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

loewenstein’s blue ( lepidochrysops loewensteini ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops polydialecta , the lilac giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops arabicus , the arabian giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops kitale , the kitale giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the free state blue ( lepidochrysops letsea ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops labeensis , the labe giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops parsimon , the western giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the estcourt blue ( lepidochrysops pephredo ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the outeniqua blue ( lepidochrysops outeniqua ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the coastal blue ( lepidochrysops littoralis ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the wineland blue ( lepidochrysops bacchus ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the twin - spot blue ( lepidochrysops plebeja ) is a butterfly of the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops quassi , the tailed blue giant cupid , is a butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

wykeham ' s blue ( lepidochrysops wykehami ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

pennington ' s blue ( lepidochrysops penningtoni ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

pringle ' s blue ( lepidochrysops pringlei ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

swanepoel ' s blue ( lepidochrysops swanepoeli ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

quickelberge ' s blue ( lepidochrysops quickelbergei ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

badham ' s blue ( lepidochrysops badhami ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

the ball ' s blue ( lepidochrysops balli ) is a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

lepidochrysops is a genus of butterfly in the lycaenidae family . the members ( species ) are found in the afrotropical ecozone .

lepidochrysops hypopolia , known as morant ' s blue ( afrikaans : morant - bloutjie ) , was a species of butterfly in the lycaenidae family .

libert , m . 2001 euchrysops butler et lepidochrysops hedicke : deux genres distincts ? description de quatre nouvelles especes et de deux nouvelles sous - especes ( lepidoptera , lycaenidae ) . lambillionea 101 , 351 - 371 .

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an extremely diverse african genus . most of the species are endemic to the cape region of south africa . larvae feed on lamiaceae and verbenaceae in early instars , and then are taken into ant nests , where they are tended by the ants , consuming ant larvae and pupae , until they pupate ( larsen 2005 ) .

ackery , p . r . , smith , c . r . & vane - wright , r . i . ( ed . ) 1995 carcasson ' s african butterflies . canberra : csiro .

larsen , t . b . 2005 butterflies of west africa . stenstrup , denmark : apollo books .

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euaspidoceras is an extinct ammonoid cephalopod genus that lived during the middle jurassic .

euaspidoceras

euaspidoceras <EOT> euaspidoceras ajax ( h . a . leanza , 1947 † ) ( fossil )

euaspidoceras hirsutum ( c . é . bayle , 1878 † ) ( fossil )

ricostruzione ammonite gen . euaspidoceras - museo " g . g . gemmellaro " - youtube

euaspidoceras babeaui ( a . v . m . d . d ' orbigny , 1847 † ) ( fossil )

ancestor of euaspidoceras is probably aspidoceras . it is considered related to genera like orthaspidoceras , simaspidoceras , and intranodites .

euaspidoceras species may be found in the jurassic of argentina , france , germany , india , italy , madagascar , saudi arabia , spain , the united kingdom and yemen .

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this is a huge 17 . 7 " wide ammonite fossil from madagascar . it is jurassic in age and it was collected in the mahajanga province . the genus on this one appears to be euaspidoceras . it ' s been lightly polished and this polishing reveals the beautiful suture pattern which lies below the shell . this massive specimen weighs 32 pounds and would make a magnificent display . includes custom stand .

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average measurements ( in mm ) : shell width 28 . 2 , shell diameter 77 . 8

full reference : a . jeannet . 1951 . stratigraphie und palaeontologie des oolithischen eisenerzlagers von herznach und seiner umgebung . beiträge zur geologie der schweiz , geotechnische serie 13 ( 5 ) : 1 - 240

average measurements ( in mm ) : shell width 34 . 8 , shell diameter 77 . 2

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peltoceras ( peltomorphites ) subeugenii w . j . arkell , 1945 † ( fossil )

epipeltoceras bimammatum ( f . a . von quenstedt , 1858 † ) ( fossil )

epipeltoceras semiarmatum ( f . a . von quenstedt , 1887 † ) ( fossil )

gregoryceras transversarium ( f . a . von quenstedt , 1849 † ) ( fossil )

peltoceratoides eugeniforme ( w . j . arkell , 1944 † ) ( fossil )

peltoceratoides ( parawedekindia ) arduennensis ( a . v . m . d . d ' orbigny , 1848 † ) ( fossil )

physodoceras altenense ( a . v . m . d . d ' orbigny , 1848 † ) ( fossil )

physodoceras circumspinosum ( f . a . von quenstedt , 1856 † ) ( fossil )

rursiceras reversum ( w . i . bean in j . leckenby , 1859 † ) ( fossil )

unipeltoceras unispinosum ( f . a . von quenstedt , 1847 † ) ( fossil )

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ammonite fossil from madagascar . it is jurassic in age and it was collected in the mahajanga province . the genus on this one appears to be euaspido… | pinteres…

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the harlequin tree frog , rhacophorus pardalis , is a species of frog in the rhacophoridae family found in brunei , indonesia , malaysia , thailand , and the philippines .

its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests , subtropical or tropical moist montane forests , freshwater marshes , and intermittent freshwater marshes .

it is threatened by habitat loss .

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harlequin tree frog <EOT> peek - a - boo ! a nervous harlequin tree frog protects its eyes and displays its colors in brunei .

peek - a - boo ! a nervous harlequin tree frog protects its eyes and displays its colors in brunei . – society for the study of amphibians and reptiles

citation : mačát , z . , h . ahmad sah , and t . ulmar grafe . 2015 . rhacophorus pardalis ( harlequin tree frog ) . defensive behavior . herpetological review 46 ( 3 ) : 418 .

this is another gliding frog , with flaps between the fingers . they are commonly found at the frog pond of kubah national park .

medium sized tree frog , with red / orange webbings on leg . pic # 1 was taken with uv light and they seems to have an interesting glow in the eyes .

zdeněk mačát and colleagues were herping in temburong national park in brunei when they spotted a harlequin tree frog and upon attempting to capture the frog saw that it began to behave to protect itself . the frog covered its eyes by rotating its forelimbs to the side of its head and its webbed toes covered both eyes entirely . the frog remained immobile for more than two minutes . during those minutes , the group realized that by rotating its forelimbs , the frog achieved two things : first , protecting its eyes but , second , flashing its red and yellow sides in warning to a potential challenger .

the tiger frog was discovered in 2007 in southwestern colombian . little is known about the frog except that it is not believed to be toxic . rather with its bright coloring , the frog seems to be mimicking other poisonous animals to deter predators . this gorgeous frog is threatened by destruction of the forests where it lives .

thanks , @ drnamgyal . being tree frogs , they also use the webbings in their legs to help them glide from higher up of trees .

this frog might be called the planet’s most beautiful frog . it has been a pin - up on dozens of wildlife calendars and cards . but its beauty has a purpose—to help it to survive . when at rest , the frog’s eyes are closed . but if disturbed , the sudden appearance of its bright red eyes may startle a predator for a second or two—enough time for the frog to leap away . with its large toe pads and long thin limbs , it can climb trees easily . the red - eyed tree frog lives in tropical forests from southern mexico through much of central america . we used this frog on a poster we created to help spread awareness of the global amphibian crisis ( you can download the poster for free ) :

a small population of harlequin frogs was discovered about 6 years ago in the rainmaker preserve in costa rica , one of the last remnants of primary rainforest in the central pacific .

in the monteverde cloud forest preserve of costa rica , there were once so many harlequin frog species ( atelopus ) that it was hard not to step on them when walking alongside streams . but during the 1980s and 1990s , most of these frogs vanished due to deadly infectious diseases brought on by changing water and air temperatures .

harlequin frogs are usually black or brown with spots or streaks that can be a combination of yellow , orange , red , blue , or green . they live in the moist , tropical forests in central and southwestern south america .

research done in costa rica shows that global warming makes clouds form higher above the forests where they cannot bring as much moisture to the ecosystems below . dry spells are getting longer and in turn , many species are disappearing . rising temperatures also shrink the cloud forests , which forces species to live closer together , spreading fungal diseases . the harlequin frog is on its way to extinction .

this lovely frog , native to the subtropical or tropical most lowland forests and rivers of venezuela has translucent skin , to help hide it among the leaves .

these handsome frogs seem to have a perpetual smile on their faces . white’s tree frogs are often kept as pets , but they are happiest when left alone in their native home : the woodland and scrub close to water in northeast australia and new guinea .

i am passing along a care2 petition to urge costa rica’s ambassador escalante to do everything in his power to save this colorful little frog , along with many other endangered species affected by climate change .

this frog is among up to 30 different species of frogs that can be found in a small area inside kubah national park , fondly called , the frog pond . the pond is not man - made but rather trampling from wild pigs over hundreds of years . a visit to kubah national park is not complete without a night walk to the frog pond at dusk / night where you will hear amazing sounds , and a recording of this sounds was entered into a competition , which won the most beautiful sound in the world earlier this year ! follow this link to hear to the sound : urltoken

the wood frog’s beauty is more subtle that that of its tropical cousins , yet its colors seems to mimic the color of rocks , bark , and fallen leaves in the forests in which it lives . this frog is america’s most northernmost species , ranging from northeast usa to the arctic circle in alaska and canada . wood frogs have already begun hibernating . first they find a place under the leaf litter or in a crack in a log or rock to settle for their winter nap . they’ll slowly begin to freeze as soon as temperatures reach the freezing point . then the frog’s blood will stop flowing , its lungs , heart and muscles will stop functioning , and ice will fill the body cavity : they will go from frog to frogsicle , until they begin to thaw in the warm temperatures of spring .

this frog has a bright red head and body speckled with black spots . because of its blue legs , it is also called the blue jeans frog . like many brilliantly - colored animals , the frogs’ bright color serves as a warning— don’t eat me or you’ll be sorry ! it forages on the forest floor eating small ants and termites , from which it derives the chemicals needed to synthesize the poison . it lives in tropical rainforests of nicaragua , costa rica , and panama .

this frog uses its heavily webbed hands and feet to glide . it presumably forages in canopy . it gathers in breeding aggregations in swampy forest , at marshes , ponds and quiet pools , and is common along logging roads where streams are blocked and form pools . the call is a brief raspy chuckle . eggs are laid and tadpoles develop in standing water .

one of the most beautiful of the madagascan frogs , the malagasy rainbow frog is adapted for a burrowing lifestyle . it is able to live under the ground for up to 10 months . but it also has claws on its forefeet to help it cling to vertical canyon walls to escape floods or predators . unfortunately thousands of these frogs are captured every year for the pet trade .

a recent report from the world wildlife fund highlighted the amazing discoveries of the past decade in the amazonian biome . according to the report , between 1999 and 2009 more than 1 , 200 new species of plants and vertebrates were discovered in the amazon – a rate of one new species every three days – confirming the amazon as one of the most diverse places on earth . ranitomeya amazonica , another beautiful poision dart frog , is one of the most extraordinary of these newly discovered species . its main habitat is lowland moist forest near the iquitos area in peru .

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frost , d . r . 2016 . amphibian species of the world : an online reference . version 6 . 0 ( 31 october 2016 ) . new york , usa available at : urltoken .

justification : listed as least concern in view of its wide distribution , tolerance of a degree of habitat modification , presumed large population , and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category .

this species is known from several localities in peninsular malaysia ( and pulau tiga island ) and is widespread in sumatra ( including siberut and sipora ) , borneo ( brunei , indonesia and malaysia ) , and the philippines ( mindanao , negros , bohol and luzon ) . it probably occurs more widely than current records suggest , especially in areas between known sites . it has been recorded up to 1 , 015m asl .

it is locally common in intact forest and forest edge but patchily distributed and activity patterns are temporally variable . it can form moderate - sized breeding aggregations .

it is an inhabitant of primary and secondary rainforest . it breeds at swampy forest pools . it is widely distributed through the forest , probably in higher strata , and descends to the shrub layer and forms breeding aggregations around rain pools , even at the edge of forest .

its range includes several protected areas . prevention of further deforestation is the most important conservation measure .

arvin diesmos , angel alcala , rafe brown , leticia afuang , genevieve gee , jeet sukumaran , norsham yaakob , leong tzi ming , yodchaiy chuaynkern , kumthorn thirakhupt , indraneil das , djoko iskandar , mumpuni , robert inger , robert stuebing , paul yambun , maklarin lakim . 2004 .

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peninsular malaysia ; pulau tiga island ( malaysia ) , sumatra ( indonesia ) , kalimantan ( borneo : indonesia ) , sabah and sarawak ( borneo : malaysia ) , and the southern philippines ( mindanao , negros , bohol and luzon islands ) . occurs from sea level to 1 , 015 m asl . found in both primary and secondary rainforest ( diesmos et al . 2004 ; inger and stuebing 2005 ) .

the primary threat is loss of habitat through deforestation ( due to logging ) ( diesmos et al . 2004 ) .

diesmos , a . , alcala , a . , brown , r . , afuang , l . , gee , g . , sukumaran , j . , yaakob , n . , tzi ming , l . , chuaynkern , y . , thirakhupt , k . , das , i . , iskandar , d . , mumpuni , inger , r . , stuebing , r . , yambun , p . , and makl 2004 .

. in : iucn 2008 . 2008 iucn red list of threatened species . www . iucnredlist . org . downloaded on 27 april 2009 .

harvey , m . b . , pemberton , a . j . , and smith , e . n . ( 2002 ) . ' ' new and poorly known parachuting frogs ( rhacophoridae :

inger , r . f . and stuebing , r . b . ( 2005 ) .

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while researching our post the 10 weirdest and most unusual frogs on earth , we found so many beautiful frogs we decided to give them their own post . below are 10 of the handsomest princes of the amphibian world .

the golden toad became extinct 30 years after its discovery in 1976 . they were found only in the monteverde cloud forest reserve of costa rica , where hundreds would breed in shallow forest pools . the golden toad has become a symbol of the plight of frogs and toads worldwide—we don’t want other amphibians to suffer the same fate as this beautiful creature .

golden toad , photo by charles h . smith , u . s . fish and wildlife service

about two - thirds of over 110 species of these brightly - colored frogs have vanished since the 1980s . their decline is attributed to the destruction of their native forests , collection by the pet trade , and fungal infection ( chytrid fungus ) .

some of the information from this post came from frogs and toads ( a golden guide ) by dave showler , illustrated by barry croucher / wildlife art ltd .

disease is the bullet killing frogs , but climate change is pulling the trigger . global warming is wreaking havoc on amphibians and will cause staggering losses of biodiversity if we don’t do something fast .

here is more information about the cloud forest of costa rica from the monteverde conservation league .

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small to medium in size , with males reaching 39 - 55 mm and females 55 - 71 mm . snout is rounded . fingers iii , iv , v are fully webbed and bear expanded discs . the outer edge of the hand and forearm have a wide flap of skin . toes are fully webbed . the heel has a rounded flap of skin . dorsum is smooth , venter is coarsely granular ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) . males have nuptial pads ( harvey et al . 2002 ) . dorsum is tan to reddish brown , often with an x - shaped darker marking on the back . several white spots are often present , with some individuals having yellow or blue spots on the dorsal surfaces . flanks are yellowish with black spots . venter is yellowish with orange reticulation . webbing is orange - red ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) . the tadpole has an oval , deep body , with total length reaching up to 45 mm . the tail has a narrow tip . body is pale light brown . black spots may be present on the body , or just a single spot on the side of the head . spotting pattern can resemble that of rana chalconota , but r . pardalis tadpoles lack white glandular patches on the venter ( inger and stuebing 2005 ) .

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