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Threatened species of Urocyon littoralis

Name(s):

Threatened species of island grey fox

Nature

Threats to the island grey fox are habitat destruction/competition through the introduction of feral animals, and possible competition on three islands with feral cats [Felis catus]. There is a potential of disease introductions carried by domestic dogs.

Background

[Urocyon littoralis] is found only on the six largest channel islands off the coast of southern California, United States. However, a discovery in 1990 indicates that some nearby mainland populations also belong to this species. The island grey fox is found in variable habitats including, grassland, coastal sage/scrub, sand dune communities, and forested areas.

Incidence

[Urocyon littoralis] is listed as "Threatened" by the State of California. [Urocyon littoralis] is considered as "Lower Risk" sub-category "conservation dependent" by the IUCN.

Broader

Threatened island species

Threatened species of Canidae

Aggravated by

Threatened island habitats

Organization(s)

IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group

Strategy(ies)

Protecting endemic species

Reference(s)

Baillie, Jonathan and Groombridge, Brian: 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals

Type

(S) Suspect problems

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