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Dhole

Cuon alpinus

Taxonomy

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

About

The dhole /doʊl/ (Cuon alpinus) is a canid native to Central, South and Southeast Asia. Other English names for the species include Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, and mountain wolf. It is genetically close to species within the genus Canis,(Fig. 10) though its skull is convex rather than concave in profile, it lacks a third lower molar and the upper molars sport only a single cusp as opposed to two to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dhole?
The scientific name of Dhole is Cuon alpinus.
What is the conservation status of Dhole?
The Dhole has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the family Canidae.
What genus does Dhole belong to?
Dhole belongs to the genus Cuon.