Darwin's fox vs Fox Kestrel

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Falco alopex

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Fox Kestrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Fox Kestrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Falconidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Falco
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Falco alopex

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Fox Kestrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Fox Kestrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fox Kestrel

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.