Coyote

Canis latrans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae

About

The coyote is a species of canine also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, and brush wolf. It is native to North America, and it is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf. It fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal does in Eurasia but the coyote is generally larger.

Fun Fact

Coyotes have expanded their range dramatically since European colonization, now thriving in every major American city including Manhattan, and they've been clocked running at 69 km/h (43 mph).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands, forests, and deserts

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

10-14 years

Threats

Wildfire
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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