The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is one of the four extant species within Lynx, a genus of medium-sized wild cats. The Iberian lynx is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. [3]

Dec 14, 2021 · The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat found on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and more specifically Spain. It is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

WWF has been working for the conservation of the Iberian lynx for over 10 years, fighting for proper protection and conservation of vital habitat. Specific action includes: Support for the captive breeding programme. Sponsorship of the Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe (LCIE), leading to the development of an action plan for the Iberian lynx.

Iber­ian lynx are one of two car­ni­vore species en­demic to Eu­rope (the other being Eu­ro­pean mink, Mustela lutre­ola). Their his­tor­i­cal range is re­stricted to the Iber­ian Penin­sula, pri­mar­ily the south­west­ern re­gion of Spain and much of Por­tu­gal.

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is the rarest of the lynx species. It is the most threatened cat species, currently on the verge of extinction. By the turn of the 21st century, the Iberian lynx was on the verge of extinction but due to conservation measures by 2012, its population had increased. Despite that, the Iberian lynx is now listed as ...

What is an Iberian lynx? The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a medium-sized wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, including Portugal and Spain. What does the Iberian lynx look like? The Iberian lynx is a medium-sized wild cat, similar in size to the Eurasian lynx but smaller than the North American lynx.

Sep 4, 2023 · The Iberian lynx, scientifically known as Lynx pardinus, is one of the most endangered wild cat species in the world and is native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. This elusive feline is known for its striking appearance, featuring distinctive tufted ears and a spotted coat.

Lynx pardinus, commonly known as Iberian lynx, is a species of felid (Family Felidae) that belongs to the genus Lynx – the genus to which all the extant and extinct lynx species belong (1,2).

May 15, 2024 · Felid TAG recommendation: Spanish lynx (Lynx pardinus). Considered one of the rarest species on earth, the Spanish lynx suffers from having disjunct populations, continued habitat loss and accidental death from trappers and automobiles.

Nov 8, 2024 · Species: Lynx pardinus (Iberian Lynx) Subspecies: none. The scientific name for the Iberian Lynx or Spanish Lynx, is Lynx pardinus; which is also known as the binomial name, species name, latin name, biological name or zoological name.