Crab-eating fox
The crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) is an omnivorous mammal native to South America.
The crab-eating fox, also known as the forest dog, wood fox, bushfox or maikong, is an extant species of medium-sized canid endemic to the central part of South America since at least the Pleistocene epoch. Like South American foxes, which are in the genus Lycalopex, it is not closely related to tru — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Cerdocyon thous
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Canidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- South America
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Length
- 65 cm
- Lifespan
- 12.7 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a crab-eating fox eat?
The crab-eating fox is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a crab-eating fox?
The crab-eating fox weighs around 6 kg and measures about 65 cm.
How long do crab-eating foxs live?
In the wild, the crab-eating fox can live up to about 12.7 years.
Where do crab-eating foxs live?
Crab-eating foxs are found in South America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the crab-eating fox endangered?
The crab-eating fox is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.