Leopardus pardalis mitis

Ocelots have short, close fur marked with both solid and open dark spots that sometimes run in lines along the body. The tail is ringed with black or has black bars on the upper surface. The large ears are rounded with a prominent white spot on the back. These medium sized cats weigh 15.5 to 28.75 pounds, a head and body length of 26 to 39.25 inches and a tail length of 10.25 to 16.25 inches. Ocelots are strong swimmers and are able to cross rivers and move between patches of high ground in seasonally flooded habitats. The ocelots eyesight is six times better than a human's, so the animal has no trouble tracking down prey at night.