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Siamese jackal | |
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Jackal at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Carnivora |
Family: | Canidae |
Genus: | Canis |
Species: | |
Subspecies: | C. a. cruesemanni
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Trinomial name | |
Canis aureus cruesemanni Matschie, 1900
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The Siamese jackal (Canis aureus cruesemanni) is a subspecies of golden jackal, distributed in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. [3] [4] [5]
The taxonomic classification of the Siamese jackal as a separate subspecies had been disputed by some authors who state that its classification is based solely on observations of captive animals. [6] It was later classified as a subspecies of Canis aureus in Mammal Species of the World (3rd edition) that was published in 2005. [7]
Siamese jackals are smaller in size compared to Indian jackals, [6] weighing up to 8 kg (18 lb). Their fur closely resembles that of a dog. [1]
Siamese jackal inhabit mountainous areas, near farms or residential forests. They prey include small animals like birds, reptiles and frogs but also fruits. [1]
They can become active by both, day and night. Siamese jackals are solitary creatures, but a male and female will cooperate during mating season. It has few natural predators, though dholes are a major source of mortality. [1]