Kojote vs Potto

Canis latrans compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

• Kojote is Least Concern while Potto is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kojote	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Primates (Primaten)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Lorisidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Perodicticus
Species	Canis latrans	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

Kojote and Potto share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kojote

LC — Least Concern

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kojote	Potto
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kojote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kojote

The American Jackal (Canis latrans) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.