A jaguar is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. It is the third largest cat species in the world, with a body length of up to 1.85 m and a weight of up to 158 kg. Jaguars are known for their powerful jaws and are considered one of the "big cats" along with tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and cougars. They are solitary predators and are known for their stalk-and-ambush hunting style. Jaguars are also good swimmers and are known to hunt in water. They have a varied diet and can prey upon a wide range of animals, including capybaras, deer, tortoises, iguanas, armadillos, fish, birds, and monkeys