"You can find me in the dry forests and hills along the coast."
Sechuran Fox
Lycalopex sechurae
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 3.5 - 4.5 kg |
| Longitud | 45 - 56 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
I am a medium-sized carnivorous mammal, my head is small, and my ears are triangular. My coat is beige with shades of brown, reddish, and gray. My tail is relatively long, well provided with hair, and has a black tip. I enjoy living alone, but I have been observed in groups when food is abundant.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet depends on where I live. Usually, it includes rodents, birds, reptiles, insects, scorpions, carrion, eggs, and fruits.
¿Dónde vivo?
You can find me in desert areas, dry forests, hills, and along the coastal beaches in Peru and Ecuador.
Para que me conozcas mejor
My habitat is in danger!
My species is in danger due to the selective logging of various trees species, such as the carob trees, on which I feed and are part of my habitat.
