AnAge entry for Lycalopex sechurae

Classification (HAGRID: 02083)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Carnivora
                Family: Canidae
                    Genus: Lycalopex
Species
Lycalopex sechurae
Common name
Sechuran fox
Synonyms
Pseudalopex sechurae, Canis sechurae

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
9.9 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Tiny
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One captive animal lived 9.9 years [0671]. Although it is possible that maximum longevity is underestimated in this species, they are the smallest of the genus [0434], which may explain their shortest lifespan. Further studies would be useful, however.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
Litter size
(viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
4,000 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
56%

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 726274
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Taxonomy ID 68739
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