Main Characteristics

Pampas Foxes have a body length of approximately 62 cms (24.4 inches), a tail length of approximately 34 cms (13.4 inches), and they weigh between 4 and 6 kgs (8.8 - 13.2 lbs).

They are grey in colour with a pale underside and brownish markings on their head and legs. They have a long, bushy tail with a black tip. They are solitary and mainly nocturnal but are sometimes active during the day in areas that have very few human inhabitants.

Habitat

Pampas Foxes can be found in a range of habitats in central South America.

Diet

Pampas Foxes mainly feed on rabbits, rodents, and birds, but they will also eat lizards, frogs, fruit, sugar cane and domestic livestock.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 55 - 60 days, Pampas Foxes give birth to 3 - 5 cubs in a den.

Predators

Humans are predators of Pampas Foxes

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Pampas Fox include:

Lycalopex gymnocercus antiquus
Lycalopex gymnocercus domeykoanus
Lycalopex gymnocercus gracilis
Lycalopex gymnocercus gymnocercus
Lycalopex gymnocercus maullinicus

Interesting Facts

Pampas Foxes are also known as:
Azara's Fox
Azara's Zorro

Similar Animals

South American Grey Fox
Darwin's Fox
Culpeo Fox
Sechuran Fox
Hoary Fox
Island Fox
Bat-Eared Fox
Crab-Eating Fox