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Canidae — Dog Family

30 species · Animals

Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Canidae

Nyctereutes procyonoides, the common raccoon dog, is an East Asian canid now invasive in Europe, farmed and hunted for its fur.

The dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a canid species with distinct physical traits, fragmented Asian range, and unique social and feeding behaviours.

The Sechuran fox (Lycalopex sechurae) is a small, versatile canid native to arid habitats of western South America.

Lycalopex gymnocercus, the Pampas fox, is a South American canid with recognized subspecies, described in appearance, range, and reproduction.

Lycalopex culpaeus, the culpeo, is a medium-sized South American canid found across a wide range of habitats from the Andes to Patagonia.

Lycalopex vetulus, the hoary fox, is a small endemic Brazilian canid with distinct physical traits and shared parental care.

Related Families

Mustelidae 41 species Felidae 30 species Herpestidae 16 species Otariidae 14 species Phocidae 14 species Viverridae 14 species Procyonidae 11 species Mephitidae 8 species

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