AnAge entry for Caracal caracal

Classification (HAGRID: 01760)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Carnivora
                Family: Felidae
                    Genus: Caracal
Species
Caracal caracal
Common name
Caracal
Synonyms
Lynx caracal, Felis caracal

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
20.3 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One wild born female was about 20.3 years old when she died in captivity [0671].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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ITIS 552775
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Taxonomy ID 61394
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