Additional records of cats in the state of Guerrero, Mexico

Abstract

Abstract.  Information on distribution, habitat and measurements of the six species of cats found in Mexico and in the state of Guerrero is provided.  The specimens were recording through direct and indirect methods.  Lynx rufus is represented for the skin and skull of a young specimen and it represents the second record for the state, while Puma concolor, Puma yagouaroundi, Leopardus pardalis, L. wiedii, and Panthera onca increase its distribution range in the state.  The main threats to cats are habitat fragmentation and poaching.

Key words: Lynx rufus, Puma concolor, Puma yagouaroundi, Leopardus pardalis, Leopardus wiedii, Panthera onca, distribution.