Red Fox vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Vulpes vulpes compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

Red Fox is Least Concern while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Red Fox	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (حيوانات)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum	Chordata (حبليات)	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)
Class	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Lecanoromycetes (لقنورانية)
Order	Carnivora (لواحم)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Rhizocarpon
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Rhizocarpon disporum

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Red Fox	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Diet	Omnivore	—
Average Lifespan	5 years	—
Average Length	70 cm	—
Average Weight	6.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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).

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.