Puma
Synonyms
Cougar
Cougars
Felis concolor
Florida Panther
Lion, Mountain
Lions, Mountain
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lions
Panther, Florida
Puma concolor
Puma concolor coryi
Pumas
A genus in the family FELIDAE comprising one species, Puma concolor. It is a large, long-tailed, feline of uniform color. The names puma, cougar, and mountain lion are used interchangeably for this species. There are more than 20 subspecies.