Side-striped jackal [LC]
Lupulella adusta
[Scientific name]
Bweha miraba
[Kiswahili]
Rantalajê
[Setswana]
Impungushe
[isiZulu]
The side-striped jackal (Lupulella adusta) is a slender, medium-sized canid endemic to western, central and southern Africa (excluding the southernmost part). This species is less carnivorous than other jackals, with a more balanced diet and a higher proportion of invertebrates and fruit. Their diet is reflected in their dentition, which features long, curved canines with ridges on the posterior surface and canine-like outer incisors. Seven subspecies are recognised for this jackal, reflecting the diversity of their range and the separation that occurs throughout it.
POPULATION TREND
STABLE
HABITAT & ECOLOGY
Forest • Grassland • Human modified • Inland Wetlands • Savanna • Shrubland