Record details

MammalMAP:   27932
Province:   North West
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2626DA
Observer:   Archer A.M.
Date of record:   2019-04-27
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   This must be the flattest roadkill I have seen. The skull just looks strange for Jackal? I have seen Serval and Aardwolf in this area. Perhaps a Mammal expert could help?
Last updated:   2020-03-31 18:26:28
Sp. code:   197778
Species name:   FAMILY Canidae
Common name:   Unidentified Canidae
Family:   Canidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Unknown
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-27932
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 27932 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Long canine teeth and pointed molars exclude Aardvark. Fur without obvious spots or stripes (not a Serval). Most likely Black-backed Jackal.
Date:   2019-08-04 07:31:46
Species name:   FAMILY Canidae -- Unidentified Canidae
Species code:   197778

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