Mammals · Carnivora · Canidae

Coyote

Canis latrans

Least Concern

The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk. See full glossary

Unlike many canids, both parents take an active part in raising the young, feeding the pups regurgitated food.

Weight

9 kg – 20 kg

Size

70 cm – 1.2 m

Lifespan

6 years

Diet

Omnivore

Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.

Activity

Nocturnal

Active mainly at night.

Social structure

In pairs

Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.

Sighting difficulty

Easy

Fun facts

Its range has expanded markedly over the past century, until it now covers practically all of North America.
It feeds on small mammals, fruit, insects and carrion.
It lives in a wide range of habitats, from prairie to city.
comportamientoIt can shift its social behaviour, living alone or forming packs, depending on how much food there is and how much pressure it faces from other predators.

Skeleton type: Vertebrate - internal bony skeleton (mammal)
Habitat & environment: A wide range of habitats from prairie to city across North and Central America
Birth weight: ~250 g at birth, blind and with floppy ears
Size at birth: ~250 g at birth
Sexual maturity: 9-12 months
Gestation / incubation: 60-63 days
Litter / clutch size: 1 to 19 young per litter (average 6)
Lifespan in captivity: Documented record of up to 18-19 years