Darwin's fox vs European Mink

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lycalopex	Mustela
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).