Darwin's fox vs Eastern Newt

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Notophthalmus viridescens

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Eastern Newt is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Eastern Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Salamandridae
Genus	Lycalopex	Notophthalmus
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Notophthalmus viridescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Eastern Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Eastern Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Eastern Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eastern Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.