Mammalia NT Near Threatened Near Threatened (NT) It is not currently threatened, but may become so in the near future. IUCN Red List classification Omnivore

Maned wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The maned wolf is a tall, long-legged canid with a dark mane.

Natural habitat

Grasslands, savannas and open wetlands.

Geographic distribution

Central South America.

Diet

Small animals, insects and substantial fruit.

Key characteristics

A tall, long-legged canid with a dark mane.

The lobeira fruit is an important wild food.

At the Bioparco