Pampasfuchs vs Mara

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Pampasfuchs is Least Concern while Mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pampasfuchs	Mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Caviidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Dolichotis
Species	Lycalopex gymnocercus	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Pampasfuchs and Mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Pampasfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pampasfuchs	Mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampasfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.