ENEndangered
Ethiopian Wolf
Canis simensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CANIDAE
Threatened in Eritrea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ethiopian Wolf classified as Endangered?
Ethiopian Wolf is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ethiopian Wolf live?
Ethiopian Wolf occurs in Eritrea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ethiopian Wolf?
The main threats to Ethiopian Wolf are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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