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.
This account was last revised 6 September 2026.
How to cite this account
Canis dirus Leidy, 1858. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2256. https://cavebiology.org/species/canis-dirus/ (accessed 22 October 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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