# Maned wolf (*Chrysocyon brachyurus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a living mammal in the family Canidae, order Carnivora, and the sole subject of this page within the genus Chrysocyon. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial carnivore of grassland that is nocturnal, with an adult body mass of 23.25 kg. Gestation lasts 64 days, litters range from 2 to 5 young with a representative value of 3, and sexual maturity is reached at 2 years. The IUCN lists the maned wolf as Near Threatened (NT) in its global assessment, which is not an IUCN threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22.3 kg – 23.3 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | up to 1.1 m |
| Lifespan | 15.7 years – 16.8 years |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Gestation | 64 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2 – 5 |
| Age at maturity | 2 years |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Canidae
- genus: Chrysocyon
- species: *Chrysocyon brachyurus* (Illiger, 1815)

Synonyms: *Canis brachyurus*, *Canis branhyurus*, *Canis campestris*, *Canis isodactylus*, *Canis vulpes*, *Vulpes caricrosa*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the maned wolf?

The maned wolf is a mammal in the family Canidae, within the order Carnivora and suborder Caniformia.

### Is the maned wolf endangered?

No, it is listed as Near Threatened (NT) by the IUCN in its global assessment, which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### What does the maned wolf eat?

The maned wolf is a carnivore.

### How heavy is a maned wolf?

An adult maned wolf has a body mass of 23.25 kg, which places it in the medium size class.

### How long does a maned wolf live?

The maned wolf has a lifespan of 15.67 years, with values up to 16.8 years reported.

### How many young does a maned wolf have?

A maned wolf has 3 young per litter, with litters from 2 to 5 reported, after a gestation of 64 days.

### Where does the maned wolf live and when is it active?

The maned wolf lives on the ground in grassland and is nocturnal.

### Who named the maned wolf?

The scientific name Chrysocyon brachyurus is attributed to (Illiger, 1815).

## Sources

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