Dhole  (Cuon alpinus)

Facts

Also known as:Asian wild dog
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Canidae
Genus Cuon (1)
Size Length: 90 cm (2)
Shoulder height: 50 cm (2)
Tail length: 40 - 45 cm (2)
Male weight: 15 - 20 kg (2)
Female weight: 10 - 13 kg (2)

Status

Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1), and listed on Appendix II of CITES (3).