Atelocynus microtis
 
Short-eared dog (English), Perro de monte (Spanish)
 
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Tracks:
    A small canine track with 4 toes and claws usually showing in the front and hind tracks.  The front track is somewhat larger than the hind and the heel pads are very small.
 
Similar tracks:
    The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) has a proportionally much larger heel pad.  Some small domestic dogs may leave similar tracks.  Cat tracks are asymmetrical, have proportionally larger heel pads and usually don’t show claws.
 
Notes:
    If you have any information or photos of known species, please contact us.
 
Cocha Cashu, Peru, 2000 Renata Leite Renata
Scats, Los Amigos, Peru,2005, Renata Leite
Den, Los Amigos, Peru, 2005, Renata Leite
Den, Los Amigos, Peru, 2005, Renata Leite
Den, Los Amigos, Peru, 2005, Renata Leite
Den, Los Amigos, Peru, 2005, Renata Leite