The largest American cat is the JAGUAR, which is a large wild cat native to the Americas. It is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Americas. The JAGUAR's present range extends from Mexico across much of Central America and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. This species is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Jaguars have an iconic status in human culture and are featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures.