The red wolf is a canine native to the southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote and gray wolf.
Red wolf
A red wolf
USFWS worker with red wolf pups, August 2002
Showing color variation
Canis is a genus of the Caninae which includes multiple extant species, such as wolves, dogs, coyotes, and golden jackals. Species of this genus are distinguished by their moderate to large size, their massive, well-developed skulls and dentition, long legs, and comparatively short ears and tails.
Diagram of a wolf skull with key features labelled
Eurasian wolf skull
Male coyote
Female coyote