Which continent is the cat species jaguarundi native to?

The Jaguarundi is small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The jaguarundi is native to forested and brushy regions, especially those near water, from South America to the southwestern United States.

It has an elongated body, with relatively short legs, a small, narrow head, small, round ears, a short snout, and a long tail, resembling mustelids in these respects. It is about twice as large as a domestic cat (Felis catus), reaching nearly 360 mm (14 in) at the shoulder, and weighs 3.5–7 kg (7.7–15.4 lb). There are two colour varieties of the jaguarundi: a reddish brown form, known as the eyra, and a gray form. Kittens of both varieties may appear in one litter.

The jaguarundi inhabits a broad array of closed as well as open habitats ranging from tropical rainforests and deciduous forests to deserts and thorn scrubs. The jaguarundi lives alone and may be active at any time of day or night. It preys on birds and small mammals.

It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, but populations are in decline in many parts of its range due to loss and fragmentation of habitat and persecution for killing poultry.