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Coyote

Canis latrans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Canidae ›Genus: Canis

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coyote?
The scientific name of Coyote is Canis latrans.
What kingdom does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the family Canidae.
What genus does Coyote belong to?
Coyote belongs to the genus Canis.