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| Siamese jackal | |
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| Jackal at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Canidae |
| Genus: | Canis |
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| Subspecies: | C. a. cruesemanni
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| Trinomial name | |
| Canis aureus cruesemanni Matschie, 1900[2]
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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]
Taxonomy[edit]
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]
Description[edit]
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]
Ecology and behaviour[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Castelló, J.R. (2018). "Ch.2 - Wolf-like Canids". Canids of the World: Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, and Their Relatives. Princeton University Press. pp. 142–143. ISBN 978-0-691-18372-5.
- ^ Matschie, P. (1900). "Herr Matschie sprach uber den Schakel des Menam-Gebietes in Siam". Sitzungsberichte der Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin. 1900: 144–145. Retrieved September 18, 2017.[Mr. Matschie talked about the Menam area of Siam]
- ^ Kebede, Yigrem (2017). "A Review on: Distribution, Ecology and Status of Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) in Africa". Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 7 (1).
- ^ Lekagul, B. & McNeely. Mammals of Thailand. Darnsutha Press; Second edition, ISBN 974-86806-1-4
- ^ "Canis aureus cruesemanni". ITIS. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- ^ a b Lekagul, B.; McNeely, J. (1988). Mammals of Thailand (2 ed.). Darnsutha Press. p. 520. ISBN 978-974-86806-1-3.
- ^ Wozencraft, W. Christopher (2005). Wilson, Don E.; Reeder, DeeAnn M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Vol. 1 (3 ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 574–575. ISBN 978-0801882210.
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