A lynx has a place with any of the four species inside the Lynx genus of medium-sized wildcats.The name "lynx" originated in Middle English through Latin derived from the Indo-European root "leuk", which means "light or brightness", concerning the luminescence of its reflective eyes.Lynx is another term for Caracal. It is a wild cat with yellowish-brown fur (often spotted), a short tail, and tufted ears. A lynx cat is mainly found in the northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.