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Jaguars are considered an apex predator and a keystone species. As a top predator and keystone species, jaguars play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Without the jaguar, herbivorous prey animals would decimate the plants of their ecosystem. Though few in numbers, jaguars prevent the ecosystem from collapsing.aguars are considered an apex predator and a keystone species. As a top predator and keystone species, jaguars play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Without the jaguar, herbivorous prey animals would decimate the plants of their ecosystem. Though few in numbers, jaguars prevent the ecosystem from collapsing.
Enlarge Image. The jaguar is the third-largest feline after the lion and tiger. This big cat belongs to the Panthera genus, class Mammalia, and in fact in the Americas, it is the only Panthera species that is found. Typically, jaguars weigh between 100 to 250 pounds and live for 12 to 15 years in the wild.he jaguar is the third-largest feline after the lion and tiger. This big cat belongs to the Panthera genus, class Mammalia, and in fact in the Americas, it is the only Panthera species that is found.