Interesting Facts: Culpeo Foxes are also known as: Culpeo Patagonian Fox Patagonian Red Fox Common Andean Fox Andean Wolf Fuegian Fox.
Main Characteristics: Culpeo Foxes are the largest species of fox in South America. They have a body length between 60 and 120 cms (23.5 - 47 inches), a tail length between 30 and 45 cms (12 - 18 inches), and they weigh between 5 and 13.5 kgs (11 - 30 lbs).
They are grizzled grey in colour on their back and they are reddish/brown on their head, neck, ears and legs. Their long, bushy tail has a black tip.
Habitat: Culpeo Foxes can be found in the deciduous forests and grasslands on the western side of the Andes mountain range in South America.
Diet: Culpeo Foxes mainly feed on rabbits, hares, lizards, birds, insects, eggs, fruit and carrion.
Breeding: After a gestation period of 55 - 60 days, Culpeo Foxes give birth to 2 - 5 cubs in a den.
Predators: Humans are predators of Culpeo Foxes
Subspecies: Subspecies of the Culpeo Fox include: Lycalopex culpaeus andinus, Lycalopex culpaeus culpaeus, Lycalopex culpaeus lycoides, Lycalopex culpaeus magellanicus, Lycalopex culpaeus reissii and Lycalopex culpaeus smithersi.
| Latin Name | Lycalopex culpaeus |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Location | South America |
| Colour | Reddish Brown & Grey |
| Length | 60 - 120 cms (23.5 - 47 inches) |
| Tail | 30 - 45 cms (12 - 18 inches) |
| Weight | 5 - 13.5 Kgs (11 - 30 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 15 Yrs |