Locals know the Andean mountain cat as ‘huana titi’, which means ‘the cat from dry places’, an apt description of its typical habitat. In 1865 the Andean mountain cat was first described, and …

The Andean mountain cat, comparable in size to a domestic cat, appears larger due to its dense fur and elongated tail. Its coat is a pale silver or ash-gray color, with isolated spots and stripes …