Pampas Fox

Lycalopex gymnocerca

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Carnivora · Canidae

About

The Pampas fox, also known as grey pampean fox, Pampas zorro, Azara's fox, or Azara's zorro, is a medium-sized zorro, or "false" fox, native to the South American Pampas. Azara in some of its alternative common names is a reference to Spanish naturalist Félix de Azara.

Fun Fact

It is most common below 1,000 m (3,300 ft) elevation, but can inhabit puna grasslands up to 3,500 m (11,500 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in montane or chaco forest, dry scrubland, and wetland habitats.

Diet

Eat lizards, armadillos, snails and other invertebrates, lambs, and the eggs of ground-nesting birds.

Lifespan

14 years (captivity)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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