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12-22-2016

Acinonyx jubatus

Acinonyx jubatus NatureServe Explorer Species Reports — NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.

ITIS Reports — ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. It typically reaches 67–94 cm (26–37 in) at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m (3.6 and 4.9 ft). Adults weigh between 20 and 65 kg (44 and 143 lb). Its head is small, rounded, and has a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks. The coat is typically tawny to creamy white or pale buff and is mostly covered with evenly spaced, solid black spots. Four subspecies are recognised. More gregarious than many other cats, the cheetah has three main social groups—females and their cubs, male “coalitions” and solitary males. While females lead a nomadic life searching for prey in large home ranges

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Detailed information
Full Name: cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
Where found: Wherever found
Critical Habitat:N/A
Species Group:Mammals
Current listing status
Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed
Endangered 06/02/1970 Foreign (Headquarters) Wherever found
Recovery
No recovery information is available for the cheetah.
Petition Title
Date Received by the FWS
Where the species is believed to or known to occur
Petitioner Name
Requested Action
Petition Finding(s)
Active
Petitions Document(s)
Cheetah, Namibia population (Acinonyx jubatus); Downlist to Threatened 08/17/1995 India
  • John J. Jackson, III, Counsel, on behalf of others listed
  • Republic of Namibia
  • Safari Club International
Reclassify: Downlist threatened
  • 90 Day Substantial on 03/08/1996
  • 12 Month Not Warranted on 06/28/2000
No
Petition Title
Date Received by the FWS
Where the species is believed to or known to occur
Petitioner Name
Requested Action
Petition Finding(s)
Active
Petitions Document(s)
Cheetah, Namibia population (Acinonyx jubatus); Downlist to Threatened 08/17/1995 India
  • John J. Jackson, III, Counsel, on behalf of others listed
  • Republic of Namibia
  • Safari Club International
Reclassify: Downlist threatened
  • 90 Day Substantial on 03/08/1996
  • 12 Month Not Warranted on 06/28/2000
No
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