Kodkod

Main Characteristics
Kodkod are the smallest cat in the Americas. They have a body length between 42 and 51 cms (16.5 - 20 inches), a tail length between 19.5 and 25 cms (7.5 - 10 inches) and they weigh between 2 and 2.5 kgs (4.5 - 5.5 lbs).

They are coloured greyish/brown with dense back spots that sometimes merge into stripes, especially on their back and tail.

Habitat
Kodkod are found in the forested areas of western South America.

Diet
Kodkod mainly feed on rodents, birds, reptiles, insects and domestic poultry.

Breeding
After a gestation period of 72 - 78 days, a litter of 1 - 3 kittens are born. Kodkod reach sexual maturity at 2 years of age.

Predators
Humans are predators of Kodkod

Subspecies
There are 2 subspecies of Kodkod:

Leopardus guigna guigna
Leopardus guigna tigrillo

Interesting Facts

The Kodkod is also known as:
Codcod
Guiña
Chilean Cat
Guigna