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Leopardus jacobita, Andean Cat
Assessment by: Acosta, G., Cossios, D., Lucherini, M. & Villalba, L.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Taxon Name: Leopardus jacobita (Cornalia, 1865)
Synonym(s):
• Felis jacobita
• Oreailurus jacobita
• Oreailurus jacobitus
• Oreailurus jacobitus
Common Name(s):
• English:
• French:
• Spanish:
Andean Cat, Andean Mountain Cat, Mountain Cat
Chat Des Andes
Chinchay, Gato Andino, Gato Lince
Taxonomic Notes:
Previously recognized as belonging to a monotypic genus Oreailurus (Cabrera 1940, Wozencraft 1993,
Nowell and Jackson 1996, Yensen and Seymour 2000), the Andean Cat is included in the genus
Leopardus following Eizirik et al. (submitted). The genus Leopardus includes most small Neotropical
felids, and speciation within it has been relatively recent compared to other felid lineages (Johnson et al.
2006). While there is strong support for inclusion of the Andean Cat in this genus based on genetic
analysis, how closely it is related to the Pampas Cat L. colocolo remains unclear (Eizirik et al. submitted).
The classification of the Andean Cat as Oreailurus was based in part, from very few specimens, on the
relative size difference in the skull's auditory chambers, but this trait is also found in other felid species
(Johnson et al. 1998, Garcia-Perea 2002). The specific name, jacobita, is in honor of Jacobita
Mantagazza (Cornalia 1865) and should not be declined to jacobitus (Yensen and Seymour 2000) as is
sometimes seen in the literature. This is one of only two felids for which no subspecies have been
classically described (Nowell and Jackson 1996).
Assessment Information
Red List Category & Criteria:
Endangered C2a(i) ver 3.1
Year Published:
2008
Date Assessed:
June 30, 2008
Justification:
There has been a substantial increase in research effort on the Andean cat since Nowell and Jackson
(1996) wrote that "it is not clear whether [its] apparent rarity is a natural phenomenon, is attributable
to human actions, or is simply a misperception resulting from lack of observations." Surveys since then
have confirmed that the Andean cat is a rare species, occurring at lower densities in the same highaltitude environment as its close cousin, the pampas cat Leopardus colocolo (Perovic et al. 2003, Cossios
et al. 2007, Napolitano et al. 2008, Villalba et al. 2008). Across its range, it has a very low level of
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genetic diversity (Cossios and Angers 2007).
The Andean's cat preferred high elevation montane habitat is fragmented by deep valleys, and its
distribution is likely to be further localized by the patchy nature of colonies of its preferred prey,
mountain vizcachas (Lagidium spp). The total effective population size (Ne) could be below 2,500
mature individuals, with a declining trend due to loss of prey base and habitat, as well as to persecution
and hunting for traditional ceremonial purposes, and no subpopulation having an effective population
size larger than 250 mature individuals (IUCN Cats Red List Workshop 2007).
Previously Published Red List Assessments
2002 – Endangered (EN)
1996 – Vulnerable (VU)
1994 – Insufficiently Known (K)
1990 – Rare (R)
1988 – Rare (R)
1986 – Rare (R)
1982 – Rare (R)
Geographic Range
Range Description:
The Andean Cat has a restricted distribution, being found only in the higher elevations of the Andes
moutains, in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. In Argentina, while the average elevation of occurrence
was estimated at 4,236 m (Perovic et al. 2003), it has also been found at lower elevations, with a new
record of 1,800 m in the southern Andes (Sorli et al. 2006). In Chile, Napolitano collected confirmed
scats of the Andean Cat from 3,714 to 4,414 m, but the probability of finding scats increased with
altitude. In Bolivia, Villalba et al. (2008) consider it to occur generally only from 4,100 m and higher, and
most records from Peru were collected at 4,000 m or higher (Cossios et al. 2007). While range in Chile
appears to be less extensive (Iriarte 1998, Napolitano et al. 2008) than previously inferred (Scrocchi and
Halloy 1986), in Peru, where it was previously thought to be only of marginal occurrence in the far
south, new research has extended its range over 800 km north into the center of the country (Cossios et
al. 2007).
The Andean Cat has only been observed in the wild a few times by scientists (Scrocchi and Halloy 1986,
Sanderon 1999, Sorli et al. 2006), and there are few museum specimens (Garcia-Perea 2002), but the
number of recent distribution records has greatly increased due to the efforts of the Andean Cat
Alliance (www.gatoandino.org), a network of specialist researchers.
Country Occurrence:
Native: Argentina; Bolivia, Plurinational States of; Chile; Peru
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Distribution Map
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Population
The Andean Cat is rare compared to its close relative the Pampas Cat. Although the Pampas Cat looks
quite different in other parts of its wide range, in the high Andes it is similar in appearance to the
Andean Cat, to the extent that local people find it difficult to distinguish the two (Villalba et al. in
submission) as well as scientists, who have developed diagnostic keys (Garcia-Perea 2002, Cossios et al.
2007, Palacios 2007). Several studies have found records of the Pampas Cat much more frequently than
the Andean Cat (Lucherini and Vidal 2003, Perovic et al. 2003, Cossios et al. 2007, Napolitano et al.
2008, Villalba et al. 2008). Napolitano et al. (2008) found reduced genetic diversity in the Andean Cat
compared to the sympatric Pampas Cat, suggesting a "smaller current or historic population size."
The only population estimate available was for a 25,000 ha area in northern Chile, around the Salar de
Surire National Monument, where Napolitano et al. (2008) estimated five individuals to occur based on
genetic sampling, for a density of one per 5 km².
There are no known Andean Cats in captivity.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information)
The Andean Cat is restricted to the arid, sparsely vegetated areas of the high Andes above the
timberline, primarily in the most most rocky and steep terrain (Napolitano et al. 2008). Its distribution is
similar to the historic range of the Short-tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) and current range of the
Mountain Vizcacha (Lagidium spp.) (Yensen and Seymour 2000), which are its major prey (Walker et al.
2007, Napolitano et al. 2008). Most recent information about the species has come from analysis of
scats found at latrine sites near rocky areas and caves (Cossios et al. 2007, Walker et al. 2007,
Napolitano et al. 2008).
The Andean Cat is perhaps a solitary species, but may be seen in pairs or with cubs during mating
season and after births respectively (Villalba et al. 2004). Mating season, according to local people in
Bolivia, is between July and August (Villalba and Bernal 1998); howeve,r is possible that this period is
extended until November or December due to small cubs have been observed in October and April
(Villalba 2002, E. Delgado pers. comm.). The period between October and March corresponds to the
spring and summer season in the southern hemisphere, and during these seasons it is common to
record births for other wildlife species and it is the period of major productivity of vegetation (Villalba et
al. 2004). Two kittens were seen by Villalba (2002), and what appears to be an older single cub by Sorli
et al. (2006).
Most of the reported sightings of Andean Cats have been mainly during daytime; however, current
studies on the species through camera traps and observations of a radio-collared Andean Cat indicate
that the activity of the species is mainly at night or crepuscular (Villalba 2002, Lucherini et al. 2004, L.
Villalba unpublished data). The crepuscular or nocturnal habits of the Andean Cat are likely related with
feeding habits of its main prey, the Mountain Vizcacha, which is considered a diurnal and crepuscular
species (Galende et al. 1998).
Data on territoriality is absent, however, as occurs with most felids (Sunquist and Sunquist 2002), it is
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possible that male territories are larger than those of females and that there could be a certain degree
of territory overlapping between the sexes. Because the conditions of the Andean Cat habitat are
severe and naturally fragmented, it is probable that territory and home ranges are very large; in fact the
results of the radio-tracking of a female Andean Cat, between April and December 2004, gave a home
range of 65.5 km² (95% minimum convex polygon: L. Villalba unpublished data).
The Andean Cat is a medium-sized felid; from measures of skins the total length in adults varies from
740 to 850 mm and in sub-adults varies from 577 to 600 mm; tail length is from 410 to 485 for adults
and 330 to 420 mm for sub-adults. Only two records on the weight are available, the first from a subadult specimen from Peru, which weighed 4 kg (Pearson 1957, García-Perea 2002) and the second is
from an adult female from Bolivia which weighed 4.5 kg (Delgado et al. 2004).
Andean Cat fur is mainly ash grey with brown-yellowish blotches that are distributed as vertical lines at
both sides of the body, giving the appearance of continuous stripes. The tail of the Andean Cat is very
characteristic. It is very long (66 - 75% of the head and body length), thick and cylindrical, with a fluffy
aspect and with 6 to 9 wide rings of dark brown to black colour (García-Perea 2002). The legs also have
dark and narrower blotches or stripes, but they don’t form complete rings.
Apparently the species is not sexually dimorphic in terms of fur color, but comparisons among Andean
cat skulls carried out by García-Perea (2002) suggest that sexual dimorphism is present. Differences
between juvenile and adult specimens were also found, with juveniles having a lighter coloration and
more and smaller blotches (García-Perea 2002). Because of these features, sub-adult or juvenile Andean
Cats can be confused much more easily with Pampas Cats (García-Perea 2002).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats (see Appendix for additional information)
The Andean Cat Conservation Action Plan (2004) considers traditional hunting the top threat, followed
by prey reduction and habitat loss and fragmentation.
The Andean Cat (as well as the pampas cat) is considered a sacred animal according to indigenous
Aymara and Quechua traditions. Throughout much of its range, dried and stuffed specimens are kept by
local people for use in harvest festivals (Iriarte 1998, Sanderson 1999, Perovic et al. 2003, Villalba et al.
2004, Cossios et al. 2007, Villalba et al. 2008). Hunting for such cultural practices may represent a
significant threat to the species. In Argentina's Catamarca province, 69% of people interviewed (n=13)
said they had hunted small cats (Perovic et al. 2003).
The Mountain Chinchilla was likely to have been a major prey species for the Andean mountain cat, but
the species was hunted nearly to extinction for the fur trade (Nowell and Jackson 1996). Its main prey is
now the Mountain Vizcacha (Walker et al. 2007, Napolitano et al. 2008), which lives in patchily
distributed small colonies and has also been reduced by hunting pressure. This may result in a highly
fragmented distribution for the Andean Cat. Genetic analysis suggests that the Andean Cat had a
historic or a currently small population size (Napolitano et al. 2008).
Napolitano et al. (2008) found that Andean Cats were much more dependent on Mountain Vizcachas
than sympatric Pampas Cats, which took a wider variety of prey. However, Pampas Cats were more
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abundant that Andean Cats, even at higher altitudes (Napolitano et al. 2008), and inter-specific
competition for Vizcacha prey could negatively impact the Andean Cat (Lucherini and Luengos Vidal
2003, Walker et al. 2007).
Habitat alteration and destruction, mainly by extensive mining, resource extraction for fuel, and to a
lesser degree cattle grazing is increasingly affecting its populations in some parts of its range (Villalba et
al. 2004).
Hunting by local people who consider the Andean Cat a predator of their small domestic livestock has
been frequently reported particularly in some regions of Argentina, Chile and Peru (Iriarte 1998, Cossíos
and Madrid 2003, Lucherini et al. 2003). These cats are also killed by dogs accompanying local
shepherds. Cossios et al. (2007) also reported the hunting of Andean and Pampas Cats for food and for
traditional medicine in central Peru.
Napolitano et al. (2008) found that the probability of finding sign of the Andean Cat decreased with
proximity to human settlement.
Cossios and Angers (2007) found that the genetic diversity of Andean Cats was extremely low across
their range.
Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information)
Included on CITES Appendix I (as Leopardus jacobitus). The Andean Cat also has full protection at
national level across its entire range, as described below. However, law enforcement is problematic, and
recently hunted specimens have been observed in the field and for sale in special markets to be used in
religious ceremonies. Traditional cultural reverence for the Andean Cat should be the foundation of a
conservation education program to reduce hunting pressure (Lucherini et al. 2003, Villalba et al. 2008).
Conservation also depends on maintaining and restoring colonies of the main prey species, Mountain
Vizcachas (Lagidium spp.), which historically have been destroyed or severely reduced (Napolitano et al.
2008).
The Andean Cat Conservation Action Plan (Villalba et al. 2004) lists protected areas where Andean Cat
presence is confirmed and suspected.
The action plan has six objectives:
To determine the current distribution and relative abundance of Andean Cat populations, and the
threats that affect the species and natural ecosystems;
To carry out scientific research to provide basic information on Andean Cat biology and ecology;
To mitigate impacts of human activities on the Andean Cat and natural ecosystems through community
education and participation;
To strengthen the management of protected areas where the Andean Cat is present, promote the
establishment of new areas or corridors and encourage the development of conservation initiatives in
the region;
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To promote the implementation and adequacy of conservation legislation and policies regarding the
Andean Cat and natural ecosystems; and
To continuously evaluate the actions developed in the implementation of this plan.
National legislation
Argentina
The Andean Cat is protected by National Law 22421 of wildlife conservation and its Statutory
Decree 666/97. Also, Resolution N°63/86 of the Secretary of Agriculture.
Bolivia
Along with other wild species of fauna and flora, the Andean Cat is protected by the Supreme
Decree N°22641, promulgated in 1990, which establishes a general and undefined ban for the
pursuit, capture, storing and conditioning of wild animals and its derivative products.
Chile
All felid species are fully protected since 1972 by Law N° 19473. The illegal hunting of felines in
Chile is penalized with fines up to US$ 6.000 and imprisonment up to 3 years.
Peru
In Peru the Andean Cat is considered a threatened species and its hunting, commerce and
possession (live or dead animals or its parts) is prohibited (Supreme Decree N°013-99-AG,
1999).
Credits
Assessor(s):
Acosta, G., Cossios, D., Lucherini, M. & Villalba, L.
Reviewer(s):
Nowell, K., Breitenmoser-Wursten, C., Breitenmoser, U. (Cat Red List Authority) &
Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
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Appendix
Habitats
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Habitat
Season
Suitability
Major
Importance?
3. Shrubland -> 3.7. Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude
-
Suitable
-
4. Grassland -> 4.7. Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude
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Suitable
-
0. Root -> 6. Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks)
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Suitable
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Use and Trade
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End Use
Local
National
International
Handicrafts, jewellery, etc.
Yes
No
No
Threats
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Threat
Timing
Scope
Severity
Impact Score
2. Agriculture & aquaculture -> 2.3. Livestock farming
& ranching -> 2.3.2. Small-holder grazing, ranching or
farming
Ongoing
-
-
-
Stresses:
1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.1. Ecosystem conversion
1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation
Ongoing
-
Stresses:
2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality
Ongoing
-
Stresses:
2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality
Ongoing
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Stresses:
2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality
Ongoing
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Stresses:
1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation
5. Biological resource use -> 5.1. Hunting & trapping
terrestrial animals -> 5.1.1. Intentional use (species is
the target)
5. Biological resource use -> 5.1. Hunting & trapping
terrestrial animals -> 5.1.2. Unintentional effects
(species is not the target)
5. Biological resource use -> 5.1. Hunting & trapping
terrestrial animals -> 5.1.3. Persecution/control
8. Invasive & other problematic species & genes ->
8.2. Problematic native species
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-
-
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Conservation Actions in Place
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Conservation Actions in Place
In-Place Land/Water Protection and Management
Occur in at least one PA: Yes
In-Place Education
Subject to recent education and awareness programmes: Yes
Included in international legislation: Yes
Subject to any international management/trade controls: Yes
Conservation Actions Needed
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)
Conservation Actions Needed
1. Land/water protection -> 1.1. Site/area protection
1. Land/water protection -> 1.2. Resource & habitat protection
2. Land/water management -> 2.1. Site/area management
3. Species management -> 3.1. Species management -> 3.1.1. Harvest management
3. Species management -> 3.4. Ex-situ conservation -> 3.4.1. Captive breeding/artificial propagation
4. Education & awareness -> 4.2. Training
4. Education & awareness -> 4.3. Awareness & communications
Research Needed
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)
Research Needed
1. Research -> 1.2. Population size, distribution & trends
1. Research -> 1.3. Life history & ecology
1. Research -> 1.5. Threats
1. Research -> 1.6. Actions
3. Monitoring -> 3.1. Population trends
Additional Data Fields
Distribution
Lower elevation limit (m): 1800
Upper elevation limit (m): 5000
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http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T15452A4586989.en
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Population
Population severely fragmented: Yes
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