Cape fox vs
Vulpes chama compared with Phytophthora gonapodyides
Key Differences
- Cape fox is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cape fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Oomycota (Oomycetes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus | Vulpes (Foxes) | Phytophthora |
| Species | Vulpes chama | Phytophthora gonapodyides |
Conservation Status
Cape fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cape fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cape fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Cape fox
The Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Phytophthora gonapodyides is a water mould belonging to the oomycetes, primarily a saprotroph found in aquatic and riparian environments including streams, rivers, and waterlogged soils. Unlike many Phytophthora species, it is not highly pathogenic to plants but may infect weakened hosts under certain conditions. It is found across Europe and North America in freshwater and estuarine habitats.
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