Types of Bobcats

Endangered Status of Species/Subspecies All types of bobcats are listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, or CITES. In other words, the entire bobcat species is not considered to be threatened with extinction at this time, but trade of their pelts must be closely controlled to avoid future endangerment.

Lynx vs Bobcat (You can jump right to the end to spoil the surprise and see How to Tell the Difference Between a Bobcat and a Lynx) There it was, a large cat sitting calmly in the middle of the road and staring right at us.

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American cat that appeared during the Irvingtonian stage of around 1.8 million years ago . Containing 12 recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to central Mexico, including most of the contiguous United States.