American Ash vs Red Fox
Fraxinus americana compared with Vulpes vulpes
Key Differences
- American Ash is Not Evaluated while Red Fox is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Ash | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lamiales (Lamiales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Oleaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Fraxinus | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Fraxinus americana | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
American Ash
NE — Not EvaluatedRed Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Ash | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Ash
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Uruguay).
Red Fox
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
American Ash
The American Ash (Fraxinus americana) is a species in the genus Fraxinus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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 6 countries:
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