JAGUARONDI or YAGUARONDI (Felis jaguarondi), a South American wild cat, found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Guiana, ranging to north-eastern Mexico. This small cat is generally brownish grey, but in some individuals the fur has a rufous coat, while in others grey predominates. The names jaguarondi and eyra are applied indifferently to this species and Felis eyra. •