Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassMammalia (Mamífers)
- OrderCarnivora (Carnívors)
- FamilyFelidae (Felids)
- GenusLynx
- SpeciesLynx canadensis (Canada Lynx)
The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) or Canadian lynx is one of the four living species in the genus Lynx. It is a medium-sized wild cat characterized by long, dense fur, triangular ears with black tufts at the tips, and broad, snowshoe-like paws. Its hindlimbs are longer than the forelimbs, so its back slopes downward to the front. The Canada lynx stands 48–56 cm (19–22 in) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 5 and 17 kg (11 and 37 lb). It is a good swimmer and an agile climber. The Canada lynx was first described by Robert Kerr in 1792. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a Canada Lynx sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 12 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Gros Morne National Park
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
Northern River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Coyote
Canis latrans
Stoat
Mustela erminea
Harp Seal
Pagophilus groenlandicus
American Marten
Martes americana
Gray Seal
Halichoerus grypus
Bearded Seal
Erignathus barbatus
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katmai National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Kluane National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 3 | Gros Morne National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 4 | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Denali National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Riding Mountain National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 7 | Banff National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 8 | Jasper National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 9 | Glacier National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 10 | Great Bear Rainforest | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 11 | Gates of the Arctic National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 12 | Wood Buffalo National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 13 | Isle Royale National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Canada Lynx in Gros Morne National Park?
About 16% of wildlife watchers report a Canada Lynx sighting in Gros Morne National Park, based on 12 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Canada Lynx in Gros Morne National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Canada Lynx in Gros Morne National Park in our monthly data.