Beech bark disease vs Red Fox
Neonectria coccinea compared with Vulpes vulpes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beech bark disease | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Hypocreales (Hypocreales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Nectriaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Neonectria | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Neonectria coccinea | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
Beech bark disease
LC — Least ConcernRed Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beech bark disease | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beech bark disease
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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).
Beech bark disease
The Beech bark disease (Neonectria coccinea) is a species in the genus Neonectria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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 5 countries:
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