Iberian wolf
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The Iberian wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its elusive behavior and important ecological role as a top predator in Spain and Portugal.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Iberian wolf canonical | 11 |
| Iberian wolf (historically) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9609170 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Iberian wolf Context triple: [Picos de Europa National Park, hasFauna, Iberian wolf]
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A.
Iberian ibex
The Iberian ibex is a wild goat species native to the rocky mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its impressive curved horns and adaptation to steep, rugged terrain.
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B.
Iberian lynx
The Iberian lynx is a critically endangered wild cat native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its distinctive tufted ears, spotted coat, and reliance on rabbits as its primary prey.
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C.
Ethiopian wolf
The Ethiopian wolf is a rare, slender canid found only in the high-altitude regions of Ethiopia, known as one of the world’s most endangered and specialized wolf species.
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D.
Eurasian wolves
Eurasian wolves are a widespread subspecies of the gray wolf native to much of Europe and Asia, known for their adaptability to diverse habitats and complex social pack structures.
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E.
Indian wolf
The Indian wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the Indian subcontinent, adapted to arid and semi-arid grasslands and scrublands and known for living in smaller packs than many other wolf populations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Iberian wolf Target entity description: The Iberian wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its elusive behavior and important ecological role as a top predator in Spain and Portugal.
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A.
Iberian ibex
The Iberian ibex is a wild goat species native to the rocky mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its impressive curved horns and adaptation to steep, rugged terrain.
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B.
Iberian lynx
The Iberian lynx is a critically endangered wild cat native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its distinctive tufted ears, spotted coat, and reliance on rabbits as its primary prey.
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C.
Ethiopian wolf
The Ethiopian wolf is a rare, slender canid found only in the high-altitude regions of Ethiopia, known as one of the world’s most endangered and specialized wolf species.
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D.
Eurasian wolves
Eurasian wolves are a widespread subspecies of the gray wolf native to much of Europe and Asia, known for their adaptability to diverse habitats and complex social pack structures.
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E.
Indian wolf
The Indian wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the Indian subcontinent, adapted to arid and semi-arid grasslands and scrublands and known for living in smaller packs than many other wolf populations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
canid
ⓘ
carnivore ⓘ subspecies of gray wolf ⓘ |
| activityPattern | mainly nocturnal ⓘ |
| averageLitterSize | 4 to 7 pups ⓘ |
| behavior | elusive ⓘ |
| breedingSeason | late winter ⓘ |
| class | Mammalia ⓘ |
| coatPattern |
distinct dark markings on front legs
ⓘ
white marks around mouth ⓘ |
| commonName |
Iberian wolf
ⓘ
lobo ibérico ⓘ |
| conflictWithHumans | livestock predation ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | Least Concern (global gray wolf) with regional concern in Iberia ⓘ |
| countryDistribution |
Portugal
ⓘ
Spain ⓘ |
| describedBy |
Ángel Cabrera
ⓘ
linked to:
Angel Cabrera
|
| diet |
deer
ⓘ
livestock ⓘ rabbits ⓘ ungulates ⓘ wild boar ⓘ |
| family | Canidae ⓘ |
| genus | Canis ⓘ |
| habitat |
forests
ⓘ
mountainous areas ⓘ scrublands ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| mainRange | northwestern Iberian Peninsula ⓘ |
| managementIssue | subject of conservation programs in Iberia ⓘ |
| morphologicalTrait | generally smaller than northern European gray wolves ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Iberian Peninsula
ⓘ
Portugal ⓘ Spain ⓘ |
| order | Carnivora ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | gray wolf ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| protectedStatusInPortugal | strictly protected ⓘ |
| protectedStatusInSpain | varies by region and national protections ⓘ |
| reproduction | monoestrous breeder ⓘ |
| roleInEcosystem |
apex predator
ⓘ
keystone species ⓘ |
| scientificName | Canis lupus signatus ⓘ |
| socialStructure | pack-living ⓘ |
| species | Canis lupus ⓘ |
| taxonRank | subspecies ⓘ |
| threat |
habitat fragmentation
ⓘ
illegal hunting ⓘ persecution by humans ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1907 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Iberian wolf Description of subject: The Iberian wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its elusive behavior and important ecological role as a top predator in Spain and Portugal.
Referenced by (12)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Iberian wolf