The average weight of the dingo is 13kg - 20kg (28lbs - 44lbs). Dingo which scientific name is canis lupus dingo usually has a size 100cm - 125cm (39in - 49in). Dingo is a mammal that usually lives in desert, wet and dry forests. It has a fur skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. These mammals usually live 7 - 15 years. The top speed it can reach is 48km/h (30mph).
Facts about dingos
Name | Dingo |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (L) | 100cm - 125cm (39in - 49in) |
Scientific Name | Canis lupus dingo |
Family | Canidae |
Type | Mammal |
Phylum | Chordata |
Skin Type | Fur |
Distinctive Features | Pricked ears and a long bushy tail |
Main Prey | Rabbit, lizards, rodents |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Lifestyle | Pack |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Life Span | 7 - 15 years |
Order | Carnivora |
Class | Mammalia |
Predators | Human, large reptiles |
Genus | Canis |
Average Litter Size | 6 |
Weight | 13kg - 20kg (28lbs - 44lbs) |
Diet | Carnivore |
Colour | Tan, black, brown, grey, red, yellow |
Habitat | Desert, wet and dry forests |