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title: Capelobo
description: A werewolf figure from Brazilian traditions.
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<h2 id="capelobo">Capelobo</h2>

The capelobo, or **cupelobo**, is a demonic being from the traditions of Brazil. It has a human body and the head of a tapir, and similarities with the **werewolf** may be noted. It is even commonly regarded as the **lobizón** of the indigenous peoples. It goes out at night and prowls around camps to kill dogs and cats, on which it feeds.

If the Capelobo crosses paths with a hunter, it will attack him at the carotid and drink his blood.