NT Omnivore Grasslands, Forests
20–25 kg
Weight
6–8 yrs
Lifespan
56 km/h
Top Speed
South America
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↓ 60% |
Endemic to South America
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests
Found In: South America
Coloration: Reddish-Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 65–70 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-6
Lifespan: 6–8 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #7 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
| 6 | Emperor Penguin | 22–45 kg | NT |
| 7 | Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | NT |
| 8 | Harpy Eagle | 4.5–9 kg | NT |
| 9 | Platypus | 0.7–2.4 kg | NT |
| 10 | Blue-Ringed Octopus | Up to 300 g | NT |
Other Canidae Species
The Canidae family has 14 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Wild Dog | 18–36 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Arctic Fox | 2.5–9 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Bengal Fox | 2.5–4 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Boxer Dog | 25–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dalmatian Dog | 23–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dhole | 12–21 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Dingo | 13–20 kg | Carnivore | LC |
| Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Red Fox | 3–7 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Rottweiler | 36–60 kg | Carnivore | NA |