Family Tree
Here is a good overview of the number of species of cats.
Felidae Family:
Three major categories and sub categories
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| Neofelis: Clouded Leopard |
| Panthera: Jaguar
Leopard Lion Tiger |
| Pardofelis: Marbled Cat |
| Uncia: Snow Leopard |
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| Acinonyx: Cheetah |
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| Caracal: Caracal |
| Catopuma: Bay Cat
Asian Golden Cat |
| Felis: Chinese Leopard Cat
Jungle Cat Sand Cat Black footed Cat |
| Heprailurus: Jaguarondi |
| Leopardus: Margay
Ocelot Tiger Cat |
| Leptailurus: Serval |
| Lynx: Canadian Lynx
Eurasian Lynx Spanish Lynx Bobcat |
| Oncifelis: Geoffrey's Cat
Kodkod Pampas Cat |
| Oreailurus: Andean Mountain Cat |
| Otocolobus: Palas Cat |
| Prionailurus: Fishing Cat
Flatheaded Cat Leopard Cat Rusty-spotted Cat Iriomote Cat |
| Profelis: African Golden Cat |
| Puma: Puma, cougar, mountain lion, panther, catamount |
Note: Scientific names of the cats are not included
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