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Urocyon cinereoargenteus (gray fox)

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Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Canidae
Genus Urocyon
Species Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Common gray fox
Diet Carnivore, omnivore, Solitary hunter.
Habitat Mainly deciduous woodlands. Unique among canids in that they are excellent tree climbers.
Description

Tail has a black stripe that extends all the way to the black tip; no white tip. Body gray back, tan/reddish/white below, legs NOT black (cp. red fox). Colors more bold, with more contrast than swift fox. (cp. kit fox).

Skull Characteristics

Well-developed temporal ridges (~ 3 mm wide) that form a U shape. Angle of jaw has a notch (lateral view). All foxes: Postorbital process concave on dorsal surface.

Notes

Links to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web