The dog family (Canidae) contains all the fox, wolf, coyote, jackal and dog species. Wild canids are found on every continent, with the exception of Antarctica.

Genus

  • Chrysocyon Maned wolf (species)

  • Lycalopex South American grey fox (species)

  • Lycaon African wild dog (species)

  • True foxes (Vulpes)

    True foxes fall within the genus vulpes, and are therefore distinct from other species of canids also referred to as foxes. They are opportunistic feeders, eating what ever they can from small mammals and birds to carrion and fruit.

  • Wolves, dogs and jackals (Canis)

    The genus Canis has as its members the jackals, wolves, coyote and domestic dog. Members of this genus are found on every continent except Antarctica, the dingo having been introduced to Australia a few thousand years ago..

About

Canidae (pronounced /ˈkænɨdiː/) is the biological family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals that includes the wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes, and the domestic dog; a member of this family is called a canid (/ˈkeɪnɨd/). The Canidae family is divided into the "wolf-like" and "dog-like" animals of the tribe Canini and the "foxes" of the tribe Vulpini. The two species of the basal Caninae are more primitive and do not fit into either tribe.

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Scientific Classification

Class: Mammal (Mammalia)

Order: Carnivora

Family: Canidae

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