Cuon alpinus
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Definition
- Noun:
- A species of wild canid: Cuon alpinus is the scientific name for a specific type of wild dog, also commonly known as the dhole.
- A pack-hunting predator: It refers to a fierce, social carnivore native to forested regions of central and southeast Asia, known for cooperative hunting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The cuon alpinus is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
- Researchers are studying the unique vocalizations of the cuon alpinus.
- Unlike solitary tigers, the cuon alpinus hunts in coordinated packs.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/zoological context: The term is used formally in biological taxonomy and wildlife conservation discussions.
- The genus Cuon is monotypic, containing only the species Cuon alpinus.
Variants and Related Words
- Dhole (n): The common name for .
- The dhole is sometimes called the Asiatic wild dog.
- Asiatic wild dog (n): Another descriptive common name for this animal.
Synonyms
- Dhole: The primary common name synonym.
- Asian wild dog: A descriptive synonym.
- Indian wild dog: A regional name variant.
Notes
- is a fixed binomial nomenclature term. It is typically italicized in scientific writing. The word "cuon" itself is not commonly used in isolation outside this scientific name.
Noun
- fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs