Short-eared dog [near threatened]

Scientific name: Atelocynus microtis
Portuguese: Cachorro-do-mato-de-orelhas-curtas
Spanish: Perro de orejas cortas
Spanish: Perro de monte

Elusive Neotropical canid endemic to the Amazon Basin, typically associated with lowland rainforest and forested foothills; rarely observed and likely naturally low-density. Reported pressures include habitat loss and fragmentation, depletion of prey base, and disease transmission from domestic dogs.

9–10 kg · 72–100 cm body length · 36–36 cm shoulder height

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HABITAT & ECOLOGY

Primarily Amazonian lowland rainforest; also reported from forested Andean foothills in parts of the range.