Coyote vs Patagonian mara

Canis latrans compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Coyote is Least Concern while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Coyote	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Caviidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Dolichotis
Species	Canis latrans	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Coyote and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Coyote

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Coyote	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Coyote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Patagonian 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.

Coyote

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.