Pampas fox
The Pampas fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus) is an omnivorous mammal native to South America.
The Pampas fox, also known as the grey pampean fox, Pampas zorro, Azara's fox, or Azara's zorro, is a medium-sized zorro, or "false" fox, native to the South American Pampas. Azara in some of its alternative common names is a reference to Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Lycalopex gymnocercus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Canidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- South America
- Weight
- 5 kg
- Length
- 62 cm
- Lifespan
- 13.7 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a Pampas fox eat?
The pampas fox is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a Pampas fox?
The pampas fox weighs around 5 kg and measures about 62 cm.
How long do Pampas foxs live?
In the wild, the pampas fox can live up to about 13.7 years.
Where do Pampas foxs live?
Pampas foxs are found in South America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the pampas fox endangered?
The pampas fox is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.