Ocelot vs Cheetah
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Ocelot | Cheetah | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Leopardus pardalis | Acinonyx jubatus |
| Mass | 11 kg – 16 kg (adult) Wikidata | 40.2 kg (male adult) 35 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | North America, South America | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Least concern | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Ocelot or the Cheetah?
- The cheetah is heavier: Wikidata gives 35 kg–40.2 kg, against 11 kg–16 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Ocelot: North America, South America. Cheetah: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Ocelot
The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg (15 and 34 lb) on average.
Cheetah
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.