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Black-backed Jackal, Canis mesomelas (Species)

Taxon | Taxonomic overview and related information

Taxon details

NameBlack-backed Jackal, Canis mesomelas

Common/Māori namesBlack-backed Jackal

Higher ClassificationAnimalia | Chordata | Mammalia | Carnivora | Canidae | Canis | mesomelas