- A subspecies of the gray wolf native to the southwestern United States and Mexico
- Smaller than other gray wolf subspecies
- Lighter in color, with a mix of gray, brown, and reddish fur
- Has a distinctive black stripe down its back
- Prefers mountainous and semi-deserts regions
Wolf:
- A general term for any Canis lupus subspecies
- Larger than the Mexican gray wolf
- Generally dark gray or black in color
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, tundra, and grasslands