Culpeo

The culpeo, also known as culpeo zorro, Andean zorro, Andean fox, Paramo wolf, Andean wolf, and colpeo fox, is a species of South American fox. Regardless of the name, it is not a true fox, but more closely related to wolves and jackals. Its appearance resembles that of foxes due to convergent evolution.

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Mass: 19 lbs (Adult)

Gestation period: 55 – 60 days

Length: 2.4 ft. (Adult)

Trophic level: Carnivorous

Scientific name: Lycalopex culpaeus

Rank: Species