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Fox species - Genus Dusicyon

There are several species of fox in the genus Dusicyon. This genus includes the foxes found in South America.

The following is specific information about the various species within this genus.

Common attributes

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Dusicyon Culpaeus (Colpeo fox)

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Dusicyon Griseus (Argentine gray fox)

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Dusicyon Gymnocercus (Azara's fox)

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Dusicyon Microtis (Small eared dog)

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Dusicyon Sechurae (Sechuran fox)

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Dusicyon Thous (Crab eating fox)

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Dusicyon Vetulus (Hoary fox)

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References

MacDonald, David (editor); The Encyclopedia of Mammals; Andromeda Oxford; 1995 (ISBN 1-871869-62-5).

Unless otherwise credited, the photos are from the royalty free Kodak PhotoCD purchased from Corel Corp. Fox photos from "Foxes & Coyotes" CD, 1993. Skunk photos from "Backyard Wildlife" CD, 1993.