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Lycaon pictus (African wild dog; African hunting dog)

Synonyms: Hyaena picta

Wikipedia Abstract

The African wild dog, African hunting dog, or African painted dog (Lycaon pictus) is a canid native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest of its family in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon, which is distinguished from Canis by its fewer toes and dentition, which is highly specialised for a hypercarnivorous diet. It is classed as endangered by the IUCN, as it has disappeared from much of its original range. The current population has been estimated at roughly 39 subpopulations containing 6,600 adults, only 1,400 of which are fully grown. The decline of these populations is ongoing, due to habitat fragmentation, human persecution, and disease outbreaks.
View Wikipedia Record: Lycaon pictus

Infraspecies

Lycaon pictus lupinus
Lycaon pictus manguensis
Lycaon pictus pictus (African hunting dog)
Lycaon pictus sharicus (African hunting dog)
Lycaon pictus somalicus

Endangered Species

Status: Endangered
View IUCN Record: Lycaon pictus

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
1
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
44
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 3.57
EDGE Score: 3.6
Learn more at EDGE of Existence programme

Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  58.423 lbs (26.50 kg)
Birth Weight [1]  318 grams
Male Weight [4]  251.328 lbs (114.00 kg)
Diet [2]  Carnivore (Vertebrates)
Diet - Endothermic [2]  100 %
Forages - Ground [2]  100 %
Emoji [3]  wolf face
Gestation [1]  72 days
Litter Size [1]  8
Litters / Year [1]  1
Maximum Longevity [1]  17 years
Snout to Vent Length [4]  3.346 feet (102 cm)
Weaning [1]  3 months 1 day
Female Maturity [1]  1 year 9 months
Male Maturity [1]  1 year 9 months

Ecoregions

Protected Areas

Ecosystems

Biodiversity Hotspots

Name Location Endemic Species Website
Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania No
Eastern Afromontane Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe No
Horn of Africa Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Oman, Somalia, Yemen No
Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland No

Prey / Diet

Prey / Diet Overlap

Predators

Panthera leo (Lion)[12]

Consumers

Range Map

External References

Citations

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