Coyote
Canis latrans
About the Coyote
The coyote (Canis latrans); from Nahuatl pronunciation (help·info)) is a canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf. It fills much of the same ecological niche as the golden jackal does in Eurasia, though it is larger and more predatory, and is sometimes called the American jackal by zoologists.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 147,853 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Coyote?
The scientific name of the Coyote is Canis latrans.
How many Coyote sightings have been recorded?
147,853 observations of the Coyote have been recorded on iNaturalist.
147,853
observations on iNaturalist
