South American Grey Fox
Lucherini, M. 2016. Lycalopex griseus (errata version published in 2017). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T6927A111975602. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T6927A86440397.en. Accessed on 22 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Patagonia and Paraguay, Argentina
Although they are not threatened, the South American grey fox are hunted for fur and traded, often illegally. Competition from other predators, including invasive species also reduces numbers alongside habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict from perceived threats to livestock.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Cooperativa Zapala, Argentina
La Elvira, Argentina
La Estrellita, Argentina
La Filomena, Argentina
Cerro Guido, Chile
Agroganadera La Huella, Paraguay
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Merino Wool and Mohair
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Wildlife Tourism
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