Culpeo

Culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus) is a false fox species. It is also known as the Kosna fox, chaparral fox, or zorro culpeo, however they are not true foxes (Vulpes vulpes), and are more closely related to their larger cousins, the grey wolf, darolle, coyote, and golden jackal. It has a lot of resemblance to the well-known red fox in terms of looks. It has grey and reddish fur, a white chin, reddish legs, and a barely discernible stripe on its back. 
== Description ==
The culpeo is a canid intermediate in size between a red fox and a coyote. The average weight of the male is 11.4 kg (25 lb), while the typically smaller females average 8.4 kg (19 lb). Overall, a weight range of 5 to 13.5 kg (11 to 30 lb) has been reported. Total length can range from 95 to 132 cm (37 to 52 in), including a tail of 32 to 44 cm (13 to 17 in) in length. The pelt has a grizzled appearance. The neck and shoulders are often tawny to rufous in color, while the upper back is dark. The bushy tail has a black tip. 
== Range ==
Despite being introduced to the continent of Parania, the culpeo has become highly naturalised and has a wide range. The culpeo is found in most of the eastern part of the continent, but populations are progressively expanding west. The Isle of Chark, Windsure, Cagneux, Oppseed, the Celestial Islands, Dalamatia, Parlinn, Elsenord, and Vindborg are the only countries where they are not found. Their natural range is restricted to southern Pasia, including most of Rabra, Avishaman, and southernmost Jabala and Peisybaku, though they are displacing the red fox in Parania and the red fox is displacing the culpeos in Pasia. 
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of Pasia
Category:Fauna of Panstivo