Lobo gris

Canis lupus

Critically Endangered →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

13 years

Length

1.6 m

Weight

45.0 kg

Population

300.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

El lobo gris (Canis lupus), el cánido silvestre más ampliamente distribuido, se extiende desde América del Norte a través de Eurasia en hábitats diversos que incluyen la tundra, bosques y praderas. Son animales altamente sociales que viven en manadas familiares lideradas por una pareja reproductora dominante. Como depredadores clave, los lobos regulan las poblaciones de presas y moldean profundamente la estructura del ecosistema, como demostró su reintroducción en Yellowstone. Antes muy perseguidos, las poblaciones se están recuperando en muchas regiones.

Fun Facts

✨ Wolves can run at speeds of up to 65 km/h.
✨ A wolf pack is led by an alpha pair.
✨ Wolves can hear sounds up to 10 km away.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 13 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland 🪨 Rocky Areas

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Vanuatu), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Lobo gris is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Estimated Population

300.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)

Genus

Canis (Dogs & Wolves)

Species

Canis lupus (Lobo gris)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lobo gris

French loup

German Wolf

Russian волк

Arabic Dheeb

Turkish Kurt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lobo gris?

The scientific name of Lobo gris is Canis lupus. It belongs to the genus Canis.

What is the conservation status of Lobo gris?

Lobo gris (Canis lupus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Lobo gris live?

Lobo gris is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Vanuatu), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic.

What family does Lobo gris belong to?

Lobo gris (Canis lupus) belongs to the genus Canis, which is part of the taxonomic family Canidae.

What does Lobo gris eat?

Lobo gris is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Lobo gris live?

Lobo gris has an average lifespan of approximately 13 years in the wild.

How many Lobo gris are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Lobo gris (Canis lupus) is approximately 300,000 individuals.

Is Lobo gris endangered?

Yes, Lobo gris (Canis lupus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.