About the Coyote
The Coyote (Canis latrans) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Coyote is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
increasing
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Human persecution (hunting, trapping)
Photo Gallery
10 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Western United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Western states, from California to Montana
Central United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Central states, from Texas to Illinois
Canada
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Region: Southern provinces
Distribution Overview
The Coyote is a highly adaptable species, found in a variety of habitats throughout much of North America.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 100 - 150 cm
- Weight
- 8 - 20 kg
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years
- Diet
- Small mammals (rodents, rabbits, hares), Fruits and vegetation, Insects and small invertebrates, Carrion and human-provided food
Habitat
DesertsGrasslandsForestsUrban areas
Behavior
- Hunts alone or in pairs, using a variety of tactics to catch prey
- Omnivorous diet, with a focus on small mammals, fruits, and vegetation
- Highly adaptable, able to thrive in a variety of habitats and environments
- Monogamous breeding, with pairs forming during breeding season
- Females give birth to 3-12 pups, which are raised by both parents