In most areas the puma would be a level 3 - a secondary consumer that eats herbivores. In other areas they are level 5 - apex predators. Bears, grizzly bears, wolf packs and jaguars are sometimes competitors that out-rank the puma.
the lower level
2.2
Top consumer
the bottom
Each tropic level is only able to use about 10% of the energy from its food. Because of this energy loss, there is usually not enough energy left to after a fourth tropic level to support anything higher.
the highest
lots
No
The puma Punku is in a high mountain environment. It is 12,800 feet above sea level this is above the tree line.
Yes, a puma is considered a second level consumer because it primarily feeds on animals such as small mammals like deer or raccoons, which are considered primary consumers in the food chain.
Roughly 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level. This loss of energy occurs mainly through metabolic processes such as respiration and heat loss, resulting in less energy being available for the next trophic level.
the equator