The South American grey fox is a small South American canid found in Argentina, Chile, Peru and the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). The South American grey fox has large ears and a long bushy tail with relatively short canine teeth. Here are some popular science information about the South American grey fox compiled by the editor!

 I. Basic information

[Chinese name]South American grey fox

[Another name] Argentine fox, Patagoni Asian Fox

【English name】South American Grey Fox , Argentine Gray Fox, Grey Zorro

【Latin name】Lycalopex griseus

【Kingdom】Animal

【phylum】Chordates

【Subphylum】Vertebrate subphylum

【Class】Mammalia

【Subclass ] Subclass eutheria

[Order] Carnivora

[Suborder] Schizopoda

[Family] Canidae

【Genus】Pseudofox

【Species】South American Grey Fox

2. Morphological characteristics

1. Body type: South American gray The fox is a small South American canid, weighing only 2-4 kg, with a body length of 42-68 cm and a tail length of 30-36 cm. The South American gray fox has a well-proportioned body, slender limbs, and toes, which are conducive to fast running. The head and palate are pointed, the face is long, the nose is prominent, the ears are pointed and erect, the sense of smell is sensitive, and the hearing is developed. The molars are well-developed, the upper molars have obvious cusps, and the inner side of the lower molars have a small cusp and heel cusp; the diameter of the crown of the molars is greater than the height of the outer incisors. Front feet 4-5 toes, hind feet generally 4 toes; claws thick and blunt, unable to retract or slightly retract. This species has a hairy tail, is generally well-developed, and is good at running fast and long distances.

2. Body color: The upper body fur of the South American gray fox is striped gray, and the lower body is pale gray. The head and chin are rust-colored with white and black spots.

III. Distribution and Habits

1. Distribution: The South American grey fox is native to Argentina, a South American country. Chile and Peru, and later introduced to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

2. Habitat: The South American grey fox inhabits both sides of the Andes (23°S-55°S), and likes to live in lowlands and coastal mountains, plains, pampas, deserts, low Grasslands and forest margins at the foot of mountains.

3. Habits: South American grey foxes generally act alone, but occasionally appear in pairs. They often use abandoned armadillo burrows as shelter, live at night and spend a lot of time burrowing during the day.

4. Diet: The South American grey fox is an omnivorous animal, mainly feeding on insects, preying on termites, small animals, etc., and also eats fruits.

Four. Breeding status

The South American grey fox is monogamous and mates in March every year. The dam is 2 months pregnant and produces 2-4 cubs each time. The breeding season consists of two adult foxes and cubs (3-5) in a small group, and the male foxes generally forage alone.

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