Lynx rufus (Schreber, 1777)

Bobcat

Lynx rufus is distributed throughout the state. Caire et al. (1989) reported records from 42 counties and observational records from two additional counties. Stangl et al. (1992) reported new records from Harmon and Jefferson counties and Clark and Tumlison (1992) reported an observation of this species in Washita County. New county records are reported from Custer and McIntosh counties.

Specimen records (2). —Custer County (1): 3.2 km N, 8 km W Clinton, 1 (UCOCV-MAM 5165). McIntosh County (1): Stidham, 1 (UCOCV-MAM 6565).