what species type are jaguars
The jaguar (/ËdÊaeÉ¡juËÉr, ËdÊÃ¦É¡juËÉr, ËdÊaeÉ¡jÊÉr/ ËdÊÃ¦É¡jÊÉr /ËdÊaeÉ¡juËÉr/), ËdÊÃ¦É¡juËÉr or, ËdÊaeÉ¡wÉr ËdÊÃ¦É¡wÉr panthera onca, is a big cat A feline, in the panthera genus and Is the only extant panthera Species. native to the americashe jaguar hunts wild animals weighing up to 300 kg (660 lb) in dense jungle, and its short and sturdy physique is thus an adaptation to its prey and environment. The base coat of the jaguar is generally a tawny yellow, but can range to reddish-brown and black, for most of the body.