Endemic to South America, the Maned Wolf is an omnivore species inhabiting grasslands, forests habitats. Weighing 20–25 kg, it is classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Maned Wolf | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 12 kg | ↑ 88% |
| Height | 87 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 60% |
| Avg Speed | 56 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Maned Wolf inhabits grasslands, forests habitats. It can be found in South America.
Typical coloring: Reddish-Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Maned Wolf is a solitary species belonging to the Canidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NT The Maned Wolf is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Maned Wolf’s weight of 20–25 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #7 of 14 Near Threatened species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
Related Species
How much does a Maned Wolf weigh?
A Maned Wolf typically weighs 20–25 kg, which is well above average compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Maned Wolf?
The Maned Wolf is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Maned Wolf live?
The Maned Wolf is found in South America, in grasslands, forests habitats.
How does the Maned Wolf reproduce?
The Maned Wolf has a gestation period of 65–70 days and typically produces 2-6 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026