crab-eating fox
The crab-eating fox is a close relative of the domestic dog, but a wild hunter. They are very active, especially at night.
4kg to 11kg
body from 60cm to 70cm, tail approximately 30cm
9 years in the wild
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
They are small animals with light gray coats and a black band on their backs.
TOP THREATS
Road accidents, diseases acquired by contact with unvaccinated domestic animals, and poisoning.
DIET
They eat everything, including fruit, eggs, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and animal carcasses.REPRODUCTION
There is no fixed period, but it usually happens in July and again in November. The gestation period is two months and three to six puppies are born.BEHAVIOR
● They are nocturnal, solitary hunters.
● They gather in groups during the mating season.
TRIVIA
They are often confused for domestic dogs.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
Conservation status
LC
LC
