Chinese yarrow vs Red Fox
Achillea alpina compared with Vulpes vulpes
Key Differences
- Chinese yarrow is Not Evaluated while Red Fox is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chinese yarrow | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Achillea | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Achillea alpina | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
Chinese yarrow
NE — Not EvaluatedRed Fox
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chinese yarrow | Red Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chinese yarrow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Norway.
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).
Chinese yarrow
The Chinese Yarrow (Achillea alpina) is a species in the genus Achillea. Found in Norway.
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.
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