Cape fox vs Red melastome
Vulpes chama compared with Melastoma sanguineum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cape fox | Red melastome |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Myrtales (Myrtales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Vulpes (Foxes) | Melastoma |
| Species | Vulpes chama | Melastoma sanguineum |
Conservation Status
Cape fox
LC — Least ConcernRed melastome
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cape fox | Red melastome |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cape fox
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Red melastome
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found in United States.
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.
Red melastome
No description available.
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