So far, two responses from our friends Carter Niemeyer and Carmel Severson and both conclude that the photo snapped by a hunter outside of Tucson in late September was that of a Jaguar and not an Ocelot----read their rationale below

Carter Niehmeyer-I vote jaguar. Lack of predominate banding. Long black tip rather than interrupted by bands in the black

 

 

Carmel Severson- It's a Jaguar----Comparing the pattern and its layering along the length of the tail, the rosettes closer to the base. The dimensions/shape of the tail from the base to the tip. Blew it up a little and looked at the tail height compared to the grasses in the surround. The appearance of the tail &  what could be seen of the hind height compared to the ground. It was a difficult picture because it was not

a very high resolution so it lacked the sharpness; always difficult when your only viewing parts. But I have watched Jaguars at close quarters in captivity  drew from much of that observation of their form.

 

 

photo of the felid that was seen outside of Tucson in September(far right) versus stock photos of

an ocelot(left) and a jaguar(middle)