Main Characteristics

Culpeo Foxes are the largest species of fox in South America. They have a body length between 60 and 120 cms (23.5 - 47 inches), a tail length between 30 and 45 cms (12 - 18 inches), and they weigh between 5 and 13.5 kgs (11 - 30 lbs).

They are grizzled grey in colour on their back and they are reddish/brown on their head, neck, ears and legs. Their long, bushy tail has a black tip.

Habitat

Culpeo Foxes can be found in the deciduous forests and grasslands on the western side of the Andes mountain range in South America.

Diet

Culpeo Foxes mainly feed on rabbits, hares, lizards, birds, insects, eggs, fruit and carrion.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 55 - 60 days, Culpeo Foxes give birth to 2 - 5 cubs in a den.

Predators

Humans are predators of Culpeo Foxes

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Culpeo Fox include:

Lycalopex culpaeus andinus
Lycalopex culpaeus culpaeus
Lycalopex culpaeus lycoides
Lycalopex culpaeus magellanicus
Lycalopex culpaeus reissii
Lycalopex culpaeus smithersi

Interesting Facts

Culpeo Foxes are also known as:
Culpeo
Patagonian Fox
Patagonian Red Fox
Common Andean Fox
Andean Wolf
Fuegian Fox