A medium-sized canid endemic to South America's grassland and open woodland regions, characterized by its distinctive gray and reddish fur coloration and adaptable predatory behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, preferring temperate and subtropical ecosystems with moderate vegetation cover
Ecological Role
Key mesopredator controlling rodent and small mammal populations, contributing to ecosystem balance and biodiversity maintenance in grassland biomes
Morphology
SKIN COATDense fur with grayish-brown to reddish coloration, providing camouflage in grassland environments
LIMBS WINGSRelatively long legs adapted for running and pursuing prey in open terrain, digitigrade locomotion
HEAD SENSORYTriangular ears, acute hearing, well-developed olfactory capabilities for hunting and navigation
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized canid, body length 50-70 cm, weight 4-8 kg, slender build with agile physique
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Cláudio Dias Timm from Rio Grande do Sul
