which big cat is in the genus acinonyx?
The Family Felidae comprises: Seven species of 'Big cats' in 3 genera: 1  The genus Panthera: lions (P. leo), tigers (P. tigris), leopards (P. pardus), jaguars (P. onca), snow leopards (P. uncia). 2  The genus Neofelis: clouded leopards (N. nebulosa). 3  The genus Acinonyx: cheetahs (A. jubatus).