African Black Duck vs Red Fox

Anas sparsa compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African Black Duck Red Fox
Kingdom same Animalia (حيوانات) Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same Chordata (حبليات) Chordata (حبليات)
Class Aves (طيور) Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order Anseriformes (إوزيات) Carnivora (لواحم)
Family Anatidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Anas Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Anas sparsa Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

African Black Duck and Red Fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

African Black Duck

LC — Least Concern

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African Black Duck Red Fox
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Black Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

Red Fox

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

African Black Duck

The African Black Duck (Anas sparsa) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments, found across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

Red Fox

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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