Canis lupus italicus

(Altobello, 1921)

Vernacular names
English : Italian Wolf
French : Loup d’Italie

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Carnivora
Family : Canidae
Notes : 21 other subspecies known. Total number of subspecies recognised varies from 11 to 23.

Identification
Up to 130 cm body length, weight up to 62 kg. Biggest canid species. This subspecies looks like C. l. lupus but darker in color and much lighter built.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in northern Italy, in the Abruzzes mountains and in extreme south-eastern France. The species is found in Europe, Asia and America. Lives in montane tropical and subarctic forests, arid areas, tundra.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species is treated as least concern by IUCN but is persecuted throughout its range and some populations are now on the brink of extinction. Habitat fragmentation because of human activities is also a major source of concern.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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