Main Characteristics

South American Grey Foxes have a body length between 42 and 68 cms (16.5 - 26.8 inches), a tail length between 30 and 36 cms (12 - 14 inches) and they weigh between 2 and 4 kgs (4.4 - 8.8 lbs).

They are grey in colour with a pale underside and they have rust coloured markings around their head, ears and legs.

Habitat

South American Grey Foxes can be found on the plains, grasslands, forest edges and the foothills of mountain ranges in southern South America.

Diet

South American Grey Foxes mainly feed on rodents, birds and rabbits.

Breeding

After a gestation period of approximately 2 months, 2 - 4 young are born in a den.

Predators

Predators of South American Grey Foxes have not been documented.

Subspecies

There are no subspecies of the South American Grey Fox.

Interesting Facts

South American Grey Foxes are also known as:
South American Gray Fox
Argentine Grey Fox
Argentine Gray Fox
Patagonian Fox
Grey Zorro
Chilla

Griseus is latin for grey.

Similar Animals

Culpeo Fox
Darwin's Fox
Pampas Fox
Sechuran Fox
Hoary Fox
Island Fox
Bat-Eared Fox
Crab-Eating Fox