Iberian wolf

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The Iberian wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its elusive behavior and important ecological role as a top predator in Spain and Portugal.

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Iberian wolf (historically) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canid
carnivore
subspecies of gray wolf
activityPattern mainly nocturnal
averageLitterSize 4 to 7 pups
behavior elusive
breedingSeason late winter
class Mammalia
coatPattern distinct dark markings on front legs
white marks around mouth
commonName Iberian wolf NERFINISHED
lobo ibérico
conflictWithHumans livestock predation
conservationStatus Least Concern (global gray wolf) with regional concern in Iberia
countryDistribution Portugal NERFINISHED
Spain NERFINISHED
describedBy Ángel Cabrera NERFINISHED
diet deer
livestock
rabbits
ungulates
wild boar
family Canidae NERFINISHED
genus Canis NERFINISHED
habitat forests
mountainous areas
scrublands
kingdom Animalia
mainRange northwestern Iberian Peninsula
managementIssue subject of conservation programs in Iberia
morphologicalTrait generally smaller than northern European gray wolves
nativeTo Iberian Peninsula NERFINISHED
Portugal NERFINISHED
Spain NERFINISHED
order Carnivora
parentTaxon gray wolf
phylum Chordata
protectedStatusInPortugal strictly protected
protectedStatusInSpain varies by region and national protections
reproduction monoestrous breeder
roleInEcosystem apex predator
keystone species
scientificName Canis lupus signatus NERFINISHED
socialStructure pack-living
species Canis lupus NERFINISHED
taxonRank subspecies
threat habitat fragmentation
illegal hunting
persecution by humans
yearDescribed 1907

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Alvão Natural Park fauna Iberian wolf
Somiedo Natural Park hasFauna Iberian wolf
Serra da Lousã hasWildlife Iberian wolf
this entity surface form: Iberian wolf (historically)