Bobcat Species Account Bobcat Scientific name Felis rufus Description Bobcats are about twice the size of a common house cat. Weights vary from 10-40 pounds.
Females average about one-third smaller than males.
Small tufts of hair extend from the tips of their ears, making them look pointed. A ruff of long fur that extends along the cheekbones gives their face a full, rounded appearance. The upper body is yellowish-gray to light brown with a sprinkling of black. Their summer coats can have a reddish tinge, as indicated by their species name, rufus , which is Latin for red. The belly and inner legs are whitish or yellowish with black spots.