"I play an important role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser, controlling the rodent population and contributing to the biodegradation of carrion."
Culpeo (Fox)
Lycalopex culpaeus
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 3.4 - 14 kg |
| Longitud | 60 - 115 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
My coat is long and bushy; its color is reddish with dark brown hues and some whitish areas. My head and snout are big, while my ears are erect and triangular, always alert. The males of my species are usually bigger than the females. I enjoy living lonely and traveling long distances to get my food.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet is very varied and includes small and medium vertebrates, especially rodents. I can occasionally hunt insects and feed on fruits and seeds.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in a wide variety of habitats, from forest areas, Andean wastelands, scrublands, grasslands to deserts. You can find me in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Larger preys.
The size of my species varies geographically, and the largest specimens can capture lambs, calves, and even camelids such as llamas or vicunas.
