Beira vs Pampas fox

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while Pampas fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Pampas fox
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Dorcatragus Lycalopex
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Lycalopex gymnocercus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Pampas fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Pampas fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pampas fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

Pampas fox

No description available.

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