Bent-grass nematode vs Red Fox

Anguina agrostis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Bent-grass nematode is Not Evaluated while Red Fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bent-grass nematode	Red Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Nematoda (Roundworms)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chromadorea (Chromadorea)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rhabditida (Rhabditida)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Anguinidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Anguina	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Anguina agrostis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Bent-grass nematode and Red Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bent-grass nematode

NE — Not Evaluated

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bent-grass nematode	Red Fox
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bent-grass nematode

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across China, Denmark, and United States.

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).

Bent-grass nematode

The Bent-grass nematode (Anguina agrostis) is a species in the genus Anguina. Native to Asia and 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 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States