Dire Wolf
Canis dirus Leidy, 1858
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Genus | Canis |
| Species | Canis dirus Leidy, 1858 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Accidental
Distribution
Range
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
How to cite this account
Canis dirus Leidy, 1858. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2256. https://cavebiology.org/species/canis-dirus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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