Parahyaena brunnea
E684847
Parahyaena brunnea, commonly known as the brown hyena, is a large scavenging carnivore native to southern Africa, recognized for its shaggy dark-brown coat and powerful jaws.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Parahyaena | 1 |
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
carnivore
ⓘ
hyena ⓘ mammal ⓘ species ⓘ |
| activityPattern | nocturnal ⓘ |
| bodyLength | 110–136 cm ⓘ |
| bodyMass | 40–55 kg ⓘ |
| class | Mammalia ⓘ |
| coatCharacteristic | shaggy fur ⓘ |
| coatColor | dark brown ⓘ |
| commonName |
brown hyena
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
strandwolf ⓘ |
| dentition | powerful jaws ⓘ |
| describedBy | Thunberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| diet |
carrion
ⓘ
fruits ⓘ invertebrates ⓘ scavenger ⓘ small vertebrates ⓘ |
| family | Hyaenidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gestationPeriod | around 90 days ⓘ |
| habitat |
coastal areas
ⓘ
desert ⓘ savanna ⓘ semi-desert ⓘ |
| homeRange | large territory ⓘ |
| IUCNStatus | Near Threatened ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| legPattern | striped legs ⓘ |
| lifespanInCaptivity | over 20 years ⓘ |
| lifespanInWild | up to 12–15 years ⓘ |
| litterSize | 1–5 cubs ⓘ |
| maneCharacteristic | long neck mane ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Botswana
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Namibia NERFINISHED ⓘ South Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ Zimbabwe NERFINISHED ⓘ southern Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ southwestern Mozambique ⓘ |
| order | Carnivora ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | Parahyaena NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| primaryThreat |
habitat loss
ⓘ
persecution by humans ⓘ poisoning ⓘ |
| reproductivePattern | polygynous ⓘ |
| roleInEcosystem | scavenger that removes carcasses ⓘ |
| shoulderHeight | 70–80 cm ⓘ |
| socialStructure |
clan-living
ⓘ
cooperative breeder ⓘ |
| tailLength | 25–35 cm ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1820 ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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Parahyaena