# Sechuran fox (*Lycalopex sechurae*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The sechuran fox (Lycalopex sechurae) is a mammal of the family Canidae in the order Carnivora, placed in the genus Lycalopex. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial and nocturnal carnivore with an adult body mass of 4.234 kg. The IUCN Red List assesses the sechuran fox as Near Threatened (NT) globally, which is not an IUCN threatened category. Its lifespan is given as 9.9 years, and it is also called the Sechura fox, Sechuran zorro and Peruvian desert fox.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg – 4.23 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 9.9 years |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | desert |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| 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: Lycalopex
- species: *Lycalopex sechurae* (Thomas, 1900)

Synonyms: *Canis sechurae*, *Dusicyon sechurae*, *Pseudalopex sechurae*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the sechuran fox?

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

### How heavy is the sechuran fox?

The sechuran fox has an adult body mass of 4.234 kg, placing it in the medium size class (1 to 25 kg).

### What does the sechuran fox eat?

The sechuran fox is a carnivore.

### Is the sechuran fox endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List lists the sechuran fox as Near Threatened (NT), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### How long does the sechuran fox live?

The sechuran fox has a lifespan of 9.9 years.

### Is the sechuran fox active at night?

Yes. The sechuran fox is nocturnal and terrestrial.

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