SPECIES
Jaguar
Panthera onca
Across the Americas, the jaguar moves between forests and wetlands as a powerful, mostly solitary hunter.
Among dense forests, open wetlands and rivers, a jaguar moves with a body built for strength. Its prey can be surprisingly varied.
What does a jaguar eat?
deer, peccary, capybara and more
Where does a jaguar live?
Mexico to Argentina
A powerful, versatile hunter
Jaguars are strong swimmers, and their short, sturdy jaws are adapted to a powerful bite.
Forests connected by water
Jaguars occur from Mexico south through Central and South America to Argentina, across wet and dry forests and other habitats.
Territory is survival
Healthy freshwater systems and large connected territories are important to jaguar survival.
Sources
Records of where it has been seen come live from GBIF; observed interactions from GloBI. Draft — not yet reviewed by a person.