Short-eared dog [NT]
Atelocynus microtis
[Scientific name]
Cachorro-do-mato-de-orelhas-curtas
[Portuguese]
Sacha alcu
[Quechua]
Cuachi yaguar
[Guarayu]
The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) is a medium-sized canid found rarely across the Amazon Basin, often considered elusive even by indigenous populations. They have been recorded in a wide variety of habitats, including terra firma forest, swamp forest, bamboo stands, and primary succession along rivers. Compared to other canids, this species is well-adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle, with webbed paws that allow them to have a diverse diet with a high proportion of fish and crabs. No comprehensive ecological and genetic research has been conducted on the species, indicating significant room for future research and conservation efforts.
POPULATION TREND
DECREASING
HABITAT & ECOLOGY
Forest • Inland Wetlands • Savanna